King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
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| Author | Ingemann, Bernhard Severin, 1789-1862 |
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| Translator | Chapman, Jane Frances |
| Title |
King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3
or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Summary | "King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Sir Helmer Blaa, who becomes embroiled in a tumultuous political landscape marked by insurrection against the ecclesiastical authorities, particularly Bishop Johan and Archbishop Grand. Themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the conflict between church and state unfold as characters navigate alliances, betrayals, and the dire consequences of their actions in 13th-century Denmark. The opening of the novel introduces a discontented populace and sets the tone of unrest, as Sir Helmer and his squire are on the lookout for the outlaw Kaggé and become entangled in the growing insurrection against the bishop’s oppressive rule. They encounter a heated situation where citizens, outraged by the bishop's interdict on worship, gather with intentions to storm the castle, Axelhuus. The scene vividly portrays the escalating discontent, featuring chaotic crowds, armed conflict, and the underlying tension between royal authority and ecclesiastical power. Amid the turmoil, Sir Helmer’s character begins to emerge, illustrating his resolve to protect the king’s interests and confront the tyrannical forces at play in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Denmark -- History -- Erik Menved, 1286-1319 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36633 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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