Eirik the Red's Saga

Eirik the Red's Saga is a foundational work of Old Norse literature that vividly recounts the exploration and settlement endeavors of Eirik Thorvaldsson, commonly known as Eirik the Red. Composed in the late 13th century, the saga employs a blend of prose and verse while utilizing a sparse yet evocative narrative style typical of the Íslendingasögur genre. Set against the backdrop of the Viking ...