Fritiofs Saga by Esaias Tegnér

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Author Tegnér, Esaias, 1782-1846
Editor Stomberg, Andrew A. (Andrew Adin), 1871-1943
Title Fritiofs Saga
Note Includes English Introduction, Bibliography, Notes, and Vocabulary
Credits Produced by David Starner, Tapio Riikonen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Fritiofs Saga" by Esaias Tegnér is a poetic epic written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Fritiof, a young nobleman, and his deep love for Ingeborg, the daughter of the king. The saga is steeped in Norse mythology and explores themes of heroism, love, adventure, and the struggles against fate and societal expectations. The opening of "Fritiofs Saga" introduces Fritiof and Ingeborg, who are depicted as beautiful and thriving under their guardians' care in the idyllic setting of Hilding's farm. This section establishes their childhood bond, filled with innocence and joy, as they grow up intertwined like two blooming plants. Amidst their playful adventures, hints of Fritiof's future challenges surface, especially regarding his desire to win Ingeborg's love against the backdrop of social hierarchy and expectations. As fate would dictate, external pressures and the expectations of nobility threaten their happiness, foreshadowing the struggles that will unfold as Fritiof navigates the world of warriors and kings while yearning for his beloved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Swedish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Sagas
Category Text
EBook-No. 8518
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 26, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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