Snorres Kongesagaer Snorre Sturlason Gyldendal Illustrated Hardcover DJ

by Snorre Sturlason

$45 · Offered by eBay

Vintage Norwegian-language hardcover edition of Snorres Kongesagaer by Snorre Sturlason, published by Gyldendal Norsk Forlag. Also known as Heimskringla, this monumental collection recounts the sagas of the medieval kings of Norway and is one of the foundational works of Norse history and literature. This edition was translated into Norwegian by Anne Holtsmark and Didrik Arup Seip and is richly illustrated throughout with the classic artwork associated with the famous Norwegian editions of the sagas. Illustrators represented include: * Halfdan Egedius * Christian Krohg * Gerhard Munthe * Eilif Peterssen * Erik Werenskiold * Wilhelm Wetlesen The book features numerous black-and-white illustrations, decorative elements, and illustrated endpapers, making it an attractive volume for collectors of Norse history, Viking history, Scandinavian literature, mythology, medieval history, and vintage Norwegian books. Details: * Title: Snorres Kongesagaer * Author: Snorre Sturlason / Snorri Sturluson * Publisher: Gyldendal Norsk Forlag * Language: Norwegian / Bokmål * Format: Hardcover * Dust Jacket: Yes * Illustrated: Yes * Subject: Norse History, Norwegian Kings, Viking Age, Medieval Scandinavia * Translation: Anne Holtsmark and Didrik Arup Seip Seller is not an expert in antiquarian books or Scandinavian publishing history. I have researched and described the book to the best of my ability but cannot guarantee every detail regarding edition, printing, age, or publishing history. Please

• Publisher: Gyldendal Norsk Forlag
• Year: 1955
• Condition: Good

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