Sagas Epics and National Heroes

Explore legendary sagas, epic tales, and national heroes with our curated list of books. Discover timeless stories of courage, myth, and cultural heritage from around the world.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

 

N. K. Sandars's landmark translation of one of the first and greatest works of Western literature A Penguin Classic Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his …
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Sundiata

by Djibril Tamsir Niane

Retold by generations of griots-the guardians of African culture-this oral tradition has been handed down from thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty …
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The Saga of the Volsungs

by Jesse L. Byock

One of the great books of world literature--an unforgettable tale of jealousy, unrequited love, greed, and vengeance. Based on Viking Age poems and composed in …
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Beowulf

by Seamus Heaney

Presents a new translation of the Anglo-Saxon epic chronicling the heroic adventures of Beowulf, the Scandinavian warrior who saves his people from the ravages of …
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Iliad and Odyssey Boxed Set Cover
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Iliad and Odyssey Boxed Set

by Robert Fagles

This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics.
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King Harald's saga

 

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