Fóstbræðra Saga

<p><i>Fóstbrœðra saga</i> (The Saga of the Sworn Brothers) is a medieval Icelandic saga. Preserved in manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries it recounts the adventures and exploits of Þorgeirr Hávarsson and Þormóðr Kolbrúnarskáld two sworn brothers Vikings and poets living in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. </p> <p>The saga is known for its complex characterizations vivid descriptions of Viking Age society and exploration of themes such as loyalty friendship revenge and the clash between paganism and Christianity. Konráð Gíslason's edition offers readers access to one of the most compelling and enduring works of Old Norse literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>