The Frithiof Saga by Esaias Tegnér

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Author Tegnér, Esaias, 1782-1846
Translator Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890
Translator Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
LoC No. 07031176
Title The Frithiof Saga
Series Title Life Stories for Young People
Note Prose paraphrase of Tegnér's Fridjof's saga.
Note Translation of Frithiofs saga.
Credits Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
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Summary "The Frithiof Saga" by Esaias Tegnér is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. It is a retelling of an Old Norse saga that follows the titular character Frithiof, a heroic Viking, and his love for Ingeborg, the daughter of King Bele. The saga is rich with themes of love, honor, and the clash of duty versus desire, set against a backdrop of Norse mythology and Viking culture. The opening of "The Frithiof Saga" introduces Frithiof and Ingeborg, childhood friends raised together under the care of Hilding the Wise. As they grow up, their bond becomes romantic, but social constraints threaten their union—their love is complicated by her brothers' disapproval and her eventual betrothal to King Ring. The narrative sets the stage for Frithiof's trials, including his quest to prove his worth and claim Ingeborg as his bride, while also incorporating elements of Norse mythology, such as tales of the gods, which play a crucial role throughout the saga. This beginning establishes not only the characters' motivations but also the intricate interplay of fate and free will that will shape their destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sagas -- Adaptations
Subject Northmen -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 59689
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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