This classic Icelandic saga follows the lives of two friends, Njal Thorgeirsson, a sage and lawyer, and the great warrior Gunnar Hamundarson. The story follows the violent blood feuds of the Icelanders, the alliances and betrayals, the vengeance wrought and atonement sought.Illustrated and fully annotated throughout, this brand new edition of George Webbe Dasent's definitive translation brings new life into this timeless story of honour, loyalty and revenge.