Gunnlaug The Worm Tongue And Raven The Skald

Gunnlaug The Worm Tongue And Raven The Skald is a book written by Magnusson, Eirikr. It is a tale of two Icelandic poets, Gunnlaug and Raven, who lived in the 10th century. The book is a translation of the original Icelandic saga, which tells the story of the two poets and their rivalry for the love of a woman named Helga. Gunnlaug and Raven are both talented poets, but they have very different personalities. Gunnlaug is known for his sharp tongue and his ability to insult people with his words. Raven, on the other hand, is more reserved and is known for his beautiful poetry. The story begins with Gunnlaug and Raven meeting each other for the first time and becoming friends. However, their friendship is put to the test when they both fall in love with Helga. The two poets engage in a poetic battle to win Helga's heart, which leads to a series of events that ultimately leads to tragedy. The book is a fascinating look into the world of medieval Iceland and the art of poetry. It explores themes of love, rivalry, and the power of words. The translation by Magnusson, Eirikr is faithful to the original Icelandic text and captures the beauty of the language and the poetry. Overall, Gunnlaug The Worm Tongue And Raven The Skald is a must-read for anyone interested in Icelandic sagas, medieval literature, or the art of poetry. It is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today.Gunnlaug answers, ""Neither Onund nor Thorfin are men as good as my father. Nay, thou thyself clearly fallest short of him--or what hast thou to set against his strife with Thorgrim the Priest, the son of Kiallak, and his sons, at Thorsness Thing, where he carried all that was in debate?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.