Frithiof's Saga (1867)

By Esaias Tegnér and H Spalding

Book Overview

Frithiof's Saga is a classic Swedish epic poem written by Esaias Tegner and first published in 1825. The poem tells the story of Frithiof, a brave and noble Viking warrior who falls in love with Ingeborg, the daughter of his best friend and rival, King Bele. Despite their love for each other, Frithiof and Ingeborg are forced to part ways when Bele dies and Ingeborg is betrothed to another man. Frithiof goes on a series of adventures, battling sea monsters and rival clans, before finally returning to claim his beloved Ingeborg. The poem is known for its vivid descriptions of Viking life and culture, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and honor. Tegner's Frithiof's Saga has become one of the most beloved works of Swedish literature and has been translated into many languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163941131
• ISBN13: 9781163941133
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"