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saga

[ sah-guh ]

noun

  1. a medieval Icelandic or Norse prose narrative of achievements and events in the history of a personage, family, etc.
  2. any narrative or legend of heroic exploits.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. Also called saga novel. a form of the novel in which the members or generations of a family or social group are chronicled in a long and leisurely narrative.
  4. a dramatic history of a group, place, industry, etc.:

    the saga of the transcontinental railroad.

  5. any very long story with dramatic events or parts:

    the sad saga of her life in poverty.



saga

/ ˈɑːɡə /

noun

  1. any of several medieval prose narratives written in Iceland and recounting the exploits of a hero or a family
  2. any similar heroic narrative
  3. Also calledsaga novel a series of novels about several generations or members of a family
  4. any other artistic production said to resemble a saga
  5. informal.
    a series of events or a story stretching over a long period
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of saga1

First recorded in 1700–10; from Old Norse: literally, “story, narrative, history”; cognate with saw 3
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of saga1

C18: from Old Norse: a narrative; related to Old English secgan to say 1
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This saga begins with hesitation: Matriarch Bà Nôi does not flee 1970s Vietnam in time to keep her family intact.

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So let’s take a look at the saga.

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But after so much time away, and such a scary medical saga last summer, he was simply grateful to once again be back on the rubber.

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Blake, known for “The Atlas” series, started out writing fan fiction, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this standalone fantasy borrows elements from other stories, including dark academia, family dynasty sagas and coming-of-age journeys.

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