Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald
by Anonymous
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Gunnlaugr Ormstunga and Hrafn Önundarson are two poets who live in Iceland in the 9th century. They are both in love with the beautiful Helga the Fair, and they become rivals for her hand. When Gunnlaugr is banished from Iceland, he and Hrafn make a pact to meet in three years to settle their differences in a duel. However, fate has other plans, and the two men's rivalry leads to a tragic end.Book Details
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