Reading in Reykjavík

Originally published in November 2004, in 2 parts. Book 40 in my first 52 books challenge. Author: Unknown Year published: this edition: 1985; original: 14th century Pages: 141 Genre: Saga, medieval literature Where got: Present from my parents Today we Icelanders celebrate the Day of the Icelandic Language, and therefore I decided to read something in my native language for a change, and what is more Icelandic than a Saga? I chose The Saga of Grettir the Strong because I have special ties to it, having lived in Skagafjörður and visited Drangey, the island where Grettir spent the last years of his life. The version I am reading is from a controversial modernised spelling edition of the Sagas. This Saga is available in English for reading online: Saga of Grettir Click here to visit my Drangey page . It contains a short summary of the Saga of Grettir, along with a couple of legends about the island. The Story: The life story of one of the greatest warriors in Icelandic history. He ...