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Alexanders Saga, Norske Bearbeidelse is a medieval Norse prose adaptation of Philippus Gualterus's Latin poem, the Alexandreis, recounting the life and exploits of Alexander the Great. This edition, attributed to B. JÃ3nsson, is a significant work from the thirteenth century, offering valuable insights into Old Norse literature and the medieval reception of classical historical figures. Edited and compiled with a glossary by C.R. Unger, this edition provides access to the text for scholars and enthusiasts of Old Norse language and medieval history alike. The saga blends historical narrative with elements of legend and romance, reflecting the cultural values and literary tastes of the Norse world. This edition preserves the historical and linguistic value of the text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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