Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
Snorri Sturluson
Born: 1179
Died: September 30, 1241 (aged 62)
Bio: Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker at the Icelandic parliament, the Althing.
Known for:
- Heimskringla
- Gylfaginning
- Ynglinga saga
- Kings' sagas