Eric Brighteyes by H. Rider Haggard

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Author Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Title Eric Brighteyes
Note Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits John Bickers, Dagny, Emma Dudding and David Widger
Summary "Eric Brighteyes" by H. Rider Haggard is a romance novel inspired by Icelandic Sagas, written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Eric Brighteyes, a young man of exceptional strength and beauty, and his tumultuous relationships with two beautiful women, Gudruda the Fair and Swanhild the Fatherless. Set in an age filled with Norse mythology, the narrative weaves themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for honor as Eric navigates a path fraught with both supernatural influences and the harsh realities of life during that era. The opening of "Eric Brighteyes" introduces readers to the main characters and their vital backgrounds, establishing the complex dynamics between them. Eric Brighteyes is depicted as the beloved son of a formidable warrior, admired for his prowess but burdened by fate that intertwines him with two rivaling women. Asmund the Priest, Gudruda's father, dreams ominously of a rivalry that will lead to ruin, setting the stage for the conflict to come. The narrative transitions from Asmund’s prophetic dream to characters preparing for a challenge between Eric and Ospakar Blacktooth, hinting at themes related to destiny and the inevitable clash of wills. As Eric prepares to face danger for love, the brewing tension among the characters promises an epic tale of battles, heartache, and the pursuit of honor in a richly imagined Norse setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Vikings -- Fiction
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Iceland -- Fiction
Subject Norse cults -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2721
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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