Njals Saga by Robert Cook Paperback Book 9780140447699

Set around the time of Iceland's conversion to Christianity, this saga follows a 50 year blood-feud. The narrative focuses on Njal Thorgeirsson who, along with his family, is burnt alive in his home. The saga exposes the cathatic power of vengance and inadequacy of the law.

Author: Robert Cook Binding: Paperback / softback Format: Paperback / softback Genre: Media > Books > Print Books > Literary essays Pages: 432 Page Count: 432 Publication Date: 2001 Year of Publication: 2001 Classification: Media > Books > Print Books > Literary essays Weight: 436 g Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Manufacture Country: UK HS Code: 49019900 Package Dimension Length: 13.1 cm Package Dimension Width: 19.8 cm Package Dimension Height: 2.5 cm Shipping Length: 13.1 cm Shipping Width: 19.8 cm Shipping Height: 2.5 cm ISBN: 9780140447699