Wayward Heroes
Halldor Laxness • Archipelago Books • ISBN-13 978‑0914671091
Wayward Heroes
Halldor Laxness • Archipelago Books
ISBN-10: 091467109X · ISBN-13: 978‑0914671091 · 2016
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This edition of Halldór Laxness's Wayward Heroes presents a stark, evocative exploration of Icelandic sagas and the complexities of medieval heroism. Through sharp prose and historical depth, the Nobel laureate deconstructs the romanticized archetypes of the Viking age with a modern, critical lens.
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