The Sagas Of Icelanders: A Selection May 2026

While there are dozens of sagas in existence, this specific Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together the "greatest hits" that define the genre. Here are a few highlights you’ll find inside:

: These stories record the Norse exploration of North America (Vinland) nearly 500 years before Columbus. What Makes Them Unique?

Unlike the flowery romances of medieval Europe, the Sagas are famously . They read like modern thrillers or courtroom dramas. Iceland book run (summer 2015) part 3 - LiveJournal