Frithjof, The Viking Of Norway; And Roland, The Paladin Of France

By Zénaïde A. Ragozin

Book Overview

Frithjof, The Viking Of Norway; And Roland, The Paladin Of France is a historical novel written by Zenaide A. Ragozin in 1899. The book tells the story of two legendary heroes - Frithjof, a Viking warrior from Norway, and Roland, a paladin from France. The story follows Frithjof's journey as he sets out to avenge his father's death and reclaim his rightful inheritance. He travels to various lands, battles foes, and falls in love with Ingeborg, the daughter of his enemy. The book also explores Frithjof's relationship with his childhood friend, Bjorn, who becomes his rival for Ingeborg's love. On the other hand, the book also tells the tale of Roland, a brave knight who serves Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. Roland is tasked with defending his country against the invading Saracens and their leader, Marsil, who seeks to conquer France. Roland and his fellow paladins engage in epic battles, and their bravery and loyalty to their king are put to the test. The novel is a blend of history and mythology, and it provides a glimpse into the customs and traditions of the Viking and Frankish cultures. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is filled with action, romance, and intrigue. Overall, Frithjof, The Viking Of Norway; And Roland, The Paladin Of France is an exciting read for anyone interested in medieval history and legends.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: 1163908940
• ISBN13: 9781163908945
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"