The Dasent, George Webbe, Sir 1817-1896 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of Burnt Njal: The Great Icelandic Tribune, Jurist, and Counsellor" is an Icelandic saga written in the thirteenth century. Set between 960 and 1020, this epic tale follows the friendship between Njáll, a wise lawyer, and Gunnar, a fierce warrior, as minor insults spiral into a devastating blood feud spanning fifty years. When Gunnar's wife instigates conflict, the requirements of honor drive worthy people toward destruction, culminating in the infamous burning of Njáll himself. Filled with prophetic dreams and questions of masculinity, the saga reveals how vengeance consumed Iceland's Commonwealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Unknown Icelandic authors, 13th century Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nj%C3%A1ls_saga Release date is 2004-11-11 E-text produced, edited, and prepared by Douglas B. Killings. Document scanning provided by David Reid and John Servilio Original publication data not identified Njáll Þorgursson, approximately 930-1011 PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/597 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/597 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133033.0 597