Icelandic Sagas

Based on events that took place between 960 and 1020 AD, Njál 's Saga is a mesmerizing drama about a multigenerational cycle of violence and retribution, and the feuds and passions that perpetuate it. The eponymous sage Njál, known for his keen legal mind, is one of Iceland's pre-eminent men, along with Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a fierce and formidable warrior married to the diabolical Hallgerd, whose conniving instigates the interminable pattern of romance, action and brutality - until one unforgivable act ends it all.

From the translator of the best-selling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members - including, among others, the dragon slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.

The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the world view of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls...

Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. Welcome to a world of mystical adventure—where trolls haunt the...

A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavík Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations...

This audio program will help you plan and enjoy a hassle-free vacation to the northern European country of Iceland.

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Icelandic With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Icelandic — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program...

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 1 History set her fate in stone… Murderer. Mercenary. Temptress. Trickster. Traitor. Thief. But under a hammer that falls like thunder, stone will always shatter. So with her voice she lights the forge. The Voyage of Freydis sings the silenced tale of Freydis...

Presents 9 essential principles drawn from ancient Icelandic texts for cultivating a balanced, resilient, and meaningful life Offers practical meditations, creative exercises, and 81 poetic mantras to help you integrate each principle into your daily life to inspire creativity, honor...

Uncover the sweeping Scandinavian history of Norse explorers who battled lethal volcanoes to forge a resilient society. Perfect for an adventurous commute or immersive armchair travel, this dramatic narrative charts the ultimate story of human endurance against raw nature. Step onto an...

Lítill, ljótur andarungi reynist vera fallegur svanur. Snædrottningin er með ís í hjartanu og litla hafmeyjan þráir að losna við fjötra hreisturs og sporðs og ganga tveimur fótum meðal manna. Ævintýraheimur Hans Christians Andersens er flestum að góðu kunnur. Þó eftir hann liggi bæði skáldsögur, leikrit og ljóð eru það listævintýri hans sem lifa með lesendum, jafnt í bóklegri- og munnlegri geymd.

Shatter the warrior myth with the gritty reality of Norse history and discover the authentic voices of the Viking Age. Whether you are seeking a captivating companion for your daily commute or unwinding with an immersive educational listen, this atmospheric journey brings ancient archaeology to...

Journey to an unforgiving volcanic frontier where Viking settlers defied kings to forge a radical democratic society. Perfect for an immersive commute, this atmospheric historical narrative sweeps you across the freezing North Atlantic. Experience the epic clash between man, myth, and merciless...

Discover how Viking settlers defied kings to forge a revolutionary democracy on a volcanic edge of the world. Instead of bowing to a royal court, early explorers transformed shifting ice into the cradle of modern political innovation. This epic historical narrative reveals how sheer survival...

From Lord’s to the Fjords is the uproarious tale of cricket in Iceland: how the national press believed a stag party from Oxford were the official England team, how Sky Sports accidentally sent a crew to televise an Icelandic Cricket Cup final that didn’t exist, how the lead singer of Iron Maiden flew a passenger jet into a match under the midnight sun, how Henry Blofeld umpired in a blizzard on top of an ice cap, how the Iceland team was sold to the world’s public and became a viral Twitter sensation (incurring the wrath of Jofra Archer)....

Árið 1942 var Traudl Junge tuttugu og tveggja ára og átti sér draum um að verða dansari. Þegar henni bauðst starf á skriftstofu Foringsjans í Berlín eygði hún möguleika á að komast burt frá tilbreytingarsnauðu lífi í heimaborg sinni, München. Stuttu síðar gerði Adolf Hitler hana að einkaritara sínum. Allt til endaloka Þriðja ríkisins vélritaði hún ræður hans og sendibréf að ótöldum öllum kvöldverðunum sem hún snæddi með hirðinni í kringum Foringjann.

Höfundur Kvennaklósettsins sendir hér frá sér ógleymanlegar endurminningar um lygilegan sigur sinn á krabbameini í vélinda. Raunar sigraðist Marilyn French þrisvar á dauðanum. Eftir nokkrar rangar sjúkdómsgreiningar var hún loks árið 1992 greind með krabbamein í vélinda. Í þessum endurminningum leiðir hún lesendur í gegnum skelfilega reynslu sína af geisla- og lyfjameðferð og dáinu sem fylgdi í kjölfarið. Enginn bjóst við að hún kæmi aftur til meðvitundar og þvi síður að hún næði bata.

Líf unga drengsins Bastíans Balthasars Búx er langt frá því að vera jafn auðvelt og í þeim ævintýraheimum sem hann les sér til um í bókunum sem hann elskar að gleyma sér í. Þegar hann stígur inn í bókabúð Karls Konráðs Kóríanders og finnur bókina „Sagan endalausa" verður hann svo áhugasamur að hann stelur bókinni, felur hana á háalofti skólans og byrjar að lesa. Í heimi sögunnar endalausu ræður barnslega keisaraynjan ríkjum.

Hamlet segir söguna af hinum unga krónprins Danmerkur. Faðir hans heimsækir hann sem draugur, til þess að segja honum að það var frændi Hamlets, Kládíus, sem varð honum að bana. Hamlet virðist láta undan brjálæðinu og hyggur á hefndir frænda síns, sem hefur nýlega kvænst móður hans. Verandi hugulsamur í eðli sínu, ákveður hann að setja upp leikrit sem er byggt á kringumstæðunum sjálfum í þeirri von að frændi hans muni í kjölfarið gefa sig fram.