Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 50 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog: Two Ballads Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog: Two Ballads by Borrow and Wise" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features two distinct narratives that delve into themes of valor, loyalty, and the bonds between humans and their companions—both royal and canine. The ballads encapsulate historical and mythical elements, drawing on Norse legend and tradition to reflect the cultural significance of kingship and heroism. The first ballad, "King Hacon's Death," portrays the story of Hacon, the noble King of Norway, and his tragic fate as he grieves the loss of his son, Olaf. The narrative recounts Hacon’s journey into battle and the sorrow that overcomes him upon realizing Olaf is sick and ultimately dies in his presence. Hacon’s last wishes reflect his desire for justice and mercy in leadership. In contrast, "Bran and the Black Dog" captures a lively hunting scene where Finn and his dog, Bran, confront a mysterious stranger with a formidable black dog. The ensuing dogfight is fierce and dramatic, showcasing the loyalty and skill of Bran as he ultimately triumphs over the rival dog. Together, these ballads blend adventure, emotion, and the reverence of companionship, appealing to readers interested in folklore and the lyrical storytelling of bygone eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ballads English poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 36251 36153 2024-10-11T11:47:50.374195 2023-09-12T04:54:30.595880 text/html text/html 33035 2008-10-07T14:24:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 12080 2008-10-07T14:27:24 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 106413 2024-10-11T11:47:56.354192 application/epub+zip 105048 2024-10-11T11:47:53.938165 application/epub+zip 70921 2024-10-11T11:47:52.689191 application/epub+zip 291654 2024-10-11T11:47:57.975168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283711 2024-10-11T11:47:55.573198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185910 2022-09-12T11:25:44.995048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 29005 2024-10-11T11:47:50.090279 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28815 2008-10-07T14:24:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 10986 2008-10-07T14:27:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19850 2024-10-11T11:47:58.107145 application/rdf+xml 23351 2024-10-11T11:47:53.240171 image/jpeg 4903 2024-10-11T11:47:52.966181 image/jpeg 107772 2024-10-11T11:47:50.380177 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia