Saxo Grammaticus published 1 novel. The best-known is Gesta Danorum.
Updated September 2026
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Gesta Danorum
Saxo Grammaticus's most-read book.
Saxo Grammaticus books in order of publication
Gesta Danorum (Mar 1514)
Film and TV adaptations
- Hagbard and Signe (1967)Film · from Gesta Danorum
- Prince of Jutland (1994)Film · from Gesta Danorum
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About Saxo Grammaticus
Saxo Grammaticus, also known as Saxo cognomine Longus, was a Danish historian, theologian, and author. He is thought to have been a clerk or secretary to Absalon, Archbishop of Lund, the main advisor to Valdemar I of Denmark. He is the author of the Gesta Danorum, the first full history of Denmark, from which the legend of Amleth would come to inspire the story of Hamlet by Shakespeare.
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Saxo Grammaticus FAQ
- How many books has Saxo Grammaticus written?
- Saxo Grammaticus published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Saxo Grammaticus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gesta Danorum.
- What is Saxo Grammaticus's most famous book?
- Gesta Danorum is Saxo Grammaticus's most widely read book.
- Which Saxo Grammaticus books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Gesta Danorum (as Hagbard and Signe, film, 1967).
- Can I read Saxo Grammaticus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Saxo Grammaticus is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.