Saga gisli (174 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. These sagas recount fierce feuds in which honour is fought for, sacrifice is demanded, and blood is shed. The fate of the characters at the centre of each saga, however, is very different. Gisli is a traditional Viking-age hero who is determined to exact revenge at any cost and whose death is tragic when it comes. In contrast his nephew, Snorri, represents a new generation and acts to strengthen the new social order. Taken together these sagas reveal the richness and variety of the saga tradition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The author's probing into the emotional depths of his characters, the superbly effective architecture of his narrative leading to the central climax, his sense of the dramatic, and his cool, compelling style all combine to make this one of the most memorable of all the Icelandic sagas.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. These sagas recount fierce feuds in which honour is fought for, sacrifice is demanded, and blood is shed. The fate of the characters at the centre of each saga, however, is very different. Gisli is a traditional Viking-age hero who is determined to exact revenge at any cost and whose death is tragic when it comes. In contrast his nephew, Snorri, represents a new generation and acts to strengthen the new social order. Taken together these sagas reveal the richness and variety of the saga tradition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The author's probing into the emotional depths of his characters, the superbly effective architecture of his narrative leading to the central climax, his sense of the dramatic, and his cool, compelling style all combine to make this one of the most memorable of all the Icelandic sagas.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1971 (reprint of 1963), Univ. of Toronto Press, HB (no dj, green boards) 146pp, translated from the Icelandic with notes and an essay by Peter Foote, VG ( interior clean and unmarked, binding tight, covers clean, titles bright).

Zustand: Good. Paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover in Very Good condition. Clean pages. Good binding. Minimal wear to the exterior. Carefully packaged to avoid damage in shipping.

Paperback. Zustand: New. These sagas recount fierce feuds in which honour is fought for, sacrifice is demanded, and blood is shed. The fate of the characters at the centre of each saga, however, is very different. Gisli is a traditional Viking-age hero who is determined to exact revenge at any cost and whose death is tragic when it comes. In contrast his nephew, Snorri, represents a new generation and acts to strengthen the new social order. Taken together these sagas reveal the richness and variety of the saga tradition.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Zustand: New. Brand New.

Softcover. Zustand: Good+. Reprint. Tanning to spine, sl surface discolouring to covers, small biro note to ffep. ; Everyman's University Library; 190x120mm; 146 pages.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. First edition in Penguin Classics for two powerful prose sagas, and part of a new series of eight Icelandic SagasThese sagas recount fierce feuds in which honour is fought for, sacrifice is demanded, and blood is shed. The fate of the characters at the centre of each saga, however, is very different. Gisli is a traditional Viking-age hero who is determined to exact revenge at any cost and whose death is tragic when it comes. In contrast his nephew, Snorri, represents a new generation and acts to strengthen the new social order. Taken together these sagas reveal the richness and variety of the saga tradition. Based on oral tales that originated in historical events in 10th- century Iceland, these two sagas follow the fate of a powerful Viking family across two generations, from its early Norwegian ancestry through fierce battles to defend its honour. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Zustand: new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Previous owner name. Small chip and couple short tears to jacket.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Gisli Sursson's Saga and the Saga of the People of Eyri (Penguin Classics) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of Toronto Press, 1999. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Previous owner name on flyleaf. Ex-library copy. Has typical library markings.

Softcover. Zustand: VERY GOOD. Pages are beginning to tan, small stain on first page. 20 cm. 247 pages. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. [Icelandic Sagas] Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Tears to jacket with loss. Scattered underlining and markings. "The Saga of Gisli was written early in the 13th century. It offers an imaginative reconstruction of the story of a man and his family who came to Iceland from Norway about A.D. 950. Soon after 960 Gisli was outlawed for killing his brother-in-law, and then, for thirteen years or more, he lived in hiding in remote parts of the northwest of Iceland until he was finally caught and killed by his enemies.".…

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780802062192. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Near fine jacket. Price stamp to front end paper.

Paperback. pp. 247. 8vo. Light shelfwear; very good.