Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance by Esaias Tegnér

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Author Tegnér, Esaias, 1782-1846
Translator Holcomb, Martha A. Lyon
Translator Holcomb, Thomas A. E. (Thomas Addis Emmett), 1831-1897
Title Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance
Summary "Fridthjof's Saga" by Esaias Tegnér is a Norse romance written in the early 19th century. This narrative poem tells the tale of the titular hero, Fridthjof, and his love for Ingeborg, highlighting themes of love, honor, and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations in a mythological context. At the start of the saga, the young Fridthjof and Ingeborg are introduced as childhood companions growing up under the care of Hilding. Their experiences are interwoven with the natural beauty around them, symbolizing their strong bond. As they come of age, Fridthjof confronts the complexities of love and honor, realizing that societal constraints, particularly those imposed by Ingeborg's brothers, may jeopardize their union. The opening chapters set the stage for Fridthjof’s quest, revealing the tensions between their desires and the expectations of their respective families, foreshadowing hardships and challenges that will arise as the saga unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Legends -- Iceland
Subject Swedish poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 3759
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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