Midaldasagan (1866)

By Pal Melsted

Book Overview

Midaldasagan is a historical novel written by Pal Melsted and published in 1866. The book is set in the Middle Ages and follows the story of a young man named Sigurd who is the son of a wealthy farmer. Sigurd is sent to study with a famous scholar in the city of Lund, where he becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of the scholar.As Sigurd's education progresses, he becomes increasingly interested in the political and social issues of the time, including the conflicts between the church and the state. He becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to overthrow the king, and his loyalties are tested as he struggles to balance his personal desires with his sense of duty to his country.The novel is richly detailed and vividly depicts life in medieval Scandinavia, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the tensions between different social classes and religious groups.Overall, Midaldasagan is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval Scandinavia.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: 1164907018
• ISBN13: 9781164907015
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"