The Tale of Brynild, and King Valdemar and His Sister: Two Ballads by George Borrow

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Author Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Editor Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
Title The Tale of Brynild, and King Valdemar and His Sister: Two Ballads
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The tale of Brynild -- King Valdemar and his sister -- Mirror of Cintra -- The harp.
Credits Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made
Summary "The Tale of Brynild, and King Valdemar and His Sister: Two Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. This work intertwines elements of folklore and tragedy, presenting narratives that explore themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance, set against a backdrop of Nordic and medieval storytelling. The first ballad, "The Tale of Brynild," focuses on the character of Brynild and her tumultuous relationships, particularly with Sivard Snareswayne and Sir Nielus, leading to catastrophic events driven by desire and jealousy. Brynild's pride ultimately brings about her downfall, prompting Nielus to commit acts of murder and suicide. The second ballad, "King Valdemar and His Sister," revolves around the complex dynamic between King Valdemar, his sister Kirsten, and his scheming queen, Sophia. Valdemar's misguided decisions and Sophia's manipulations culminate in tragic consequences for Kirsten, resulting in sorrow, betrayal, and punishment that devastate the royal family. Through its vivid characters and dark themes, the collection reflects the intricacies of human emotions and the perilous nature of desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Subject Ballads
Category Text
EBook-No. 28835
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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