![]() With his writings, Snorri preserved evidence of the ancient Germanic cultural heritage without his contribution our understanding of medieval culture would be limited. His contribution to world literature has deeply influenced the Nordic identity, and the effects of his writing continue to echo down the ages to our own time. Probably no other Icelander has had as much impact as Snorri on the cultural history of the Nordic nations. Snorri Sturluson (1178-1241) is the first Icelandic author identified by name. The book brings a uniquely important historical figure closer to the modern reader in an accessible yet scholarly biography, which is a landmark in the discourse on this fascinatingly complex character. The first comprehensive biography of one of the most renowned and influential figures who has ever lived in Iceland, it was one of the best-selling titles in the run-up to Christmas. ![]() At the end of last year, Óskar Guðmundsson's book on the life of Snorri Sturluson was published. ![]()
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