Bearslayer by Andrejs Pumpurs

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Author Pumpurs, Andrejs, 1841-1902
Translator Cropley, A. J., 1935-
Title Bearslayer
A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "Bearslayer" by Andrejs Pumpurs is a heroic epic written in the late 19th century. This poem portrays the powerful Latvian folk hero, Bearslayer (Lacplesis), who embodies the virtues of strength and bravery against the backdrop of the 13th-century struggle against German invaders. The narrative intertwines themes of national identity and the spirituality of the Latvian people as they confront external threats. At the start of the tale, the Baltic gods convene to deliberate the fate of the Latvian people as they face invasion. The God of Thunder, Perkons, reveals that a young hero, destined to embody strength and valor, has been rescued from a river and shall rise to challenge evil. The young man is identified as Bearslayer, who, after displaying remarkable strength by slaying a bear, embarks on a journey to learn about his heritage and destiny. He navigates treachery and encounters mystical beings as he begins to fortify himself for the battles ahead, embroiled in conflicts not just against physical foes, but also witchcraft and betrayal from those who wish to see him fail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Epic poetry
Subject Epic literature, Latvian -- Adaptations
Category Text
EBook-No. 17445
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2006
Copyright Status Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
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