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Author Holbrook, Florence, 1860-1932
Title Northland Heroes
Contents The story of Fridtjof -- The story of Beowulf.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Northland Heroes" by Florence Holbrook is a children's literature collection of heroic tales written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the legendary stories of Norse heroes, focusing particularly on the characters Frithiof and Beowulf, celebrating courage, loyalty, and noble deeds that inspire younger generations. The opening of the story introduces the childhood of Frithiof and Ingeborg, two close friends raised together in a garden under the care of Hilding. As they grow up, Frithiof, a viking's son, becomes deeply enamored with Ingeborg, a princess, leading to conflicts with societal expectations and royal lineage. Hilding warns Frithiof of the barriers imposed by their different statuses, but Frithiof, filled with determination and courage, vows to fight for his love against all odds. This portion establishes the themes of love, honor, and heroism that permeate the narrative and sets the stage for Frithiof’s adventures as he confronts struggles that test his bravery and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sagas -- Adaptations
Subject Beowulf -- Adaptations
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EBook-No. 20853
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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