Wayward Heroes
Halldor Laxness • Rizzoli • ISBN 9780914671091
Wayward Heroes
Halldor Laxness • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 9780914671091
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ISBN 9780914671091 • Completeness 48
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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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