This book presents the first English translation of Half's Saga and a new translation of Hrolf's Saga, both classic Old Icelandic tales. Both belong to the mythical-heroic category of sagas, containing fantastical material and relying considerably on folklore motifs.
This book is the first modern English translation of two old Icelandic family sagas and one shorter narrative. Contents: Foreword, Introduction, Svarfdale Saga, The Saga of Valla Ljot, The Story of Thorleif Jarl's Skald, Index, Maps.