SAGA OF THE DESCENDANTS OF KNUT - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover a fascinating royal saga that will transport you to the world of 10th-12th century Denmark. Learn about the fates of the rulers and their struggles on the Saxon-Slavic border. This unique work, full of skaldic poetry, is a valuable testimony to the development of the Danish royal tradition. Immerse yourself in history and feel the spirit of ancient times!

• Unique collection of skaldic poetry - about fifty stanzas not preserved anywhere else.
• Concentration on the rulers of Denmark - learn about their fates and struggles.
• Important testimony to the development of the Danish royal tradition - discover the roots of the Danish monarchy.
• Reference to other royal sagas - compositional style similar to other well-known sagas.
• Authorship of the Icelandic historiographer Olaf Thordarson - guarantee of reliability and historical accuracy.

The Saga of the Knytlings, also known as the Saga of the Descendants of Knut, is an extraordinary work that takes the reader back to the early Middle Ages. Written around the mid-13th century, it tells the story of the rulers of Denmark in the 10th-12th centuries. The authorship is attributed to the Icelandic historiographer and poet Olaf Thordarson, which guarantees a high literary level and historical credibility.

The work is distinguished by its compositional style, which refers to other royal sagas, making it easily accessible to lovers of this literary genre. However, what makes the Saga of the Knytlings truly unique is the fact that it contains about fifty skaldic stanzas that have not been preserved anywhere else. This is a real treat for researchers of Old Norse literature and poetry lovers.

The saga focuses on the rulers of Denmark and their struggles on the Saxon-Slavic border, which allows for a better understanding of the political and social realities of that time. It is not only a story about kings and battles, but also about the culture, beliefs and everyday life of the people of that time. The Saga of the Knytlings is an important testimony to the development of the Danish royal tradition, allowing us to better understand the roots of the Danish monarchy and its influence on the history of Europe.

The Publishing House of the University of Silesia presents readers with a carefully prepared edition that will satisfy both researchers and lovers of history and literature. The 207x150 mm format, paperback binding and 554 pages full of fascinating content guarantee many hours of unforgettable reading. The year of publication 2025 is an excellent opportunity to reach for this unique work and move into the world of ancient sagas and legends.