Thiodolf The Icelander: A Romance (1862)

By Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué

Book Overview

Thiodolf The Icelander: A Romance is a novel written by Friedrich Heinrich Karl De La Motte Fouque and published in 1862. The story takes place in Iceland and follows the adventures of Thiodolf, a young Icelander who is sent on a quest to retrieve a magical sword that has been stolen from his people. Along the way, he meets a beautiful princess named Gudrun, with whom he falls in love. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles as they journey through the rugged Icelandic landscape.Thiodolf The Icelander is a romantic tale filled with adventure, magic, and heroism. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, and is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. Fouque's vivid descriptions of the Icelandic landscape and culture bring the story to life, immersing the reader in a world of myth and legend. This classic work of romantic literature is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre, and is sure to captivate readers with its timeless tale of love and heroism.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: 116418282X
• ISBN13: 9781164182825
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"