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Title:
The Story of Frithiof the Bold
1875
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Story of Frithiof the Bold" by Anonymous is an epic tale of adventure written in the late 19th century. This narrative is heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Viking culture, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and honor. It recounts the life and exploits of Frithiof, a heroic figure caught in a web of family dynamics and rivalries, set against a backdrop of ancient Scandinavian lands. The story begins with the royal lineage of King Beli and his children, notably his daughter Ingibiorg, who captures the heart of Frithiof, the bold son of Thorstein. As Frithiof seeks to win Ingibiorg's love, he faces enmity from her jealous brothers, Helgi and Halfdan, leading to escalating conflicts. Frithiof's journey is marked by battles, a journey to the Orkneys for tribute, and ultimately a clash for power against the kings who seek to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Throughout his adventures, Frithiof's character shines through as a loyal warrior, steadfast in his determination to claim his destiny and his love, culminating in his eventual rise to power as a king, marrying Ingibiorg and uniting their realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
Translator: Eiríkr Magnússon, 1833-1913
Translator: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 24420
Published: Jan 25, 2008
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English
Subject: Mythology, Norse
Subject: Legends -- Iceland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Story of Frithiof the Bold
1875
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Story of Frithiof the Bold" by Anonymous is an epic tale of adventure written in the late 19th century. This narrative is heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Viking culture, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and honor. It recounts the life and exploits of Frithiof, a heroic figure caught in a web of family dynamics and rivalries, set against a backdrop of ancient Scandinavian lands. The story begins with the royal lineage of King Beli and his children, notably his daughter Ingibiorg, who captures the heart of Frithiof, the bold son of Thorstein. As Frithiof seeks to win Ingibiorg's love, he faces enmity from her jealous brothers, Helgi and Halfdan, leading to escalating conflicts. Frithiof's journey is marked by battles, a journey to the Orkneys for tribute, and ultimately a clash for power against the kings who seek to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Throughout his adventures, Frithiof's character shines through as a loyal warrior, steadfast in his determination to claim his destiny and his love, culminating in his eventual rise to power as a king, marrying Ingibiorg and uniting their realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
Translator: Eiríkr Magnússon, 1833-1913
Translator: Morris, William, 1834-1896
EBook No.: 24420
Published: Jan 25, 2008
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English
Subject: Mythology, Norse
Subject: Legends -- Iceland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.