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100 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
245 1 0 _aGrettir the Outlaw: A Story of Iceland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-31
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Grettir the Outlaw: A Story of Iceland" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the tale of Grettir, a strong and complex character from Icelandic lore, whose life is marked by a struggle against fate, personal demons, and societal norms as he navigates through various trials, including outlawry, familial disputes, and dramatic encounters. The opening of the story sets the scene for Grettir's birth and early years, illustrating the stark yet beautiful Icelandic landscape that greatly influences his life. It begins with a nostalgic preface by the author recounting his own journey of learning and translating the saga, followed by rich descriptions of Grettir's childhood at the farm of Biarg. The narrative introduces Grettir as a boy who is troubled and rough around the edges, struggling with both a difficult temperament and a desire to find his purpose amidst the tales of his ancestors that captivate him during the long, dark winters. The groundwork is laid for his transformation into a legendary figure, as the opening chapters focus on his youth, his tumultuous relationships with his family, and the beginnings of his infamous reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFarmers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSagas -- Adaptations
653 _aOutdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aStorytelling -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRivers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSwords -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aOutlaws -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGrettir Ásmundarson, 996-1031 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aDiemer, M. Zeno
_q(Michael Zeno),
_d1867-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48622
999 _c89461
_d89461