The Vikings At Helgeland; The Pretenders (1910)

By Henrik Ibsen

Book Overview

The Vikings at Helgeland; The Pretenders is a play written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and first published in 1910. It is a historical drama set in Norway during the 12th century, and it tells the story of two rival factions who are fighting for control of the throne. The play centers around the character of H������kon H������konsson, who is the rightful heir to the throne but faces opposition from the pretender Skule B������rdsson. The conflict between the two men is complicated by their personal relationships, as H������kon is in love with Skule's wife, and Skule is in love with H������kon's mother. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, and it is considered one of Ibsen's most complex and ambitious works. The Vikings at Helgeland; The Pretenders is a classic of Norwegian literature and has been performed on stages around the world.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: 1163911992
• ISBN13: 9781163911990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"