Byock sees the crucial element in the origin of the Icelandic sagas not as the introduction of writing or the impact of literary borrowings from the continent but the subject of the tales themselves - feud. This simple thesis is developed into a thorough examination of Icelandic society and feud, and of the narrative technique of recounting it.
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Byock sees the crucial element in the origin of the Icelandic sagas not as the introduction of writing or the impact of literary borrowings from the continent but the subject of the tales themselves - feud. This simple thesis is developed into a thorough examination of Icelandic society and feud, and of the narrative technique of recounting it.
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This is a work of literary criticism. However, using the Icelandic Sagas the author develops an idea of what Early Icelandic society and government was like. Iceland was the first trans-marine from Europe and its location allowed it to develop its own governing system differing from those in Europe. There were no wars with external enemies nor regional wars on the island. However, there were feuds between individuals and families. The Sagas provide a glimpse of the means of resolving conflicts in such a way as to maintain a balance of power within the society. Conflicts occurred over land, material goods, honor among other things. Parties to a dispute used social networks, bribes, etc. to obtain allies at the annual allthing where disputes were settled. It wasn't necessarily justice that was striven for but a balance in the society.
