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Title: Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America

Note: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America" by Maurice Hewlett is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Gudrid, a beautiful and wise Icelandic woman whose lineage connects her to the early Norse explorations of America. The narrative weaves together elements of Viking history and personal relationships, particularly focusing on Gudrid's experiences with love, marriage, and her role in the burgeoning settlement in Greenland. The opening of the tale introduces Thorbeorn, Gudrid’s father, who is facing challenges with age and debt, while simultaneously taking pride in his daughter’s beauty and desirability. Luthe focus shifts to Gudrid, a well-groomed and talented young woman of fifteen, as she navigates courtship and familial expectations. Her father's protective nature complicates her interactions with potential suitors, leading to dire consequences when he discovers her in an innocent rendezvous with a young man. The stage is set for Gudrid's journey through love, strife, and identity against the backdrop of early Norse exploration, hinting at her future encounters and relationships in a new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923

EBook No.: 23643

Published: Nov 27, 2007

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Discoveries in geography -- Fiction

Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction

Subject: Northmen -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T19:56:23Z Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America

This edition has images.

Title: Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America

Note: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America" by Maurice Hewlett is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Gudrid, a beautiful and wise Icelandic woman whose lineage connects her to the early Norse explorations of America. The narrative weaves together elements of Viking history and personal relationships, particularly focusing on Gudrid's experiences with love, marriage, and her role in the burgeoning settlement in Greenland. The opening of the tale introduces Thorbeorn, Gudrid’s father, who is facing challenges with age and debt, while simultaneously taking pride in his daughter’s beauty and desirability. Luthe focus shifts to Gudrid, a well-groomed and talented young woman of fifteen, as she navigates courtship and familial expectations. Her father's protective nature complicates her interactions with potential suitors, leading to dire consequences when he discovers her in an innocent rendezvous with a young man. The stage is set for Gudrid's journey through love, strife, and identity against the backdrop of early Norse exploration, hinting at her future encounters and relationships in a new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923

EBook No.: 23643

Published: Nov 27, 2007

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: Discoveries in geography -- Fiction

Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction

Subject: Northmen -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:23643:3 2007-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Hewlett, Maurice en 1