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The Story of Frithiof the Bold : 1875
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Anonymous
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Story of Frithiof the Bold" by Anonymous is an epic tale of adventure written in the late 19th century. This narrative is heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Viking culture, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and honor. It recounts the life and exploits of Frithiof, a heroic figure caught in a web of family dynamics and rivalries, set against a backdrop of ancient Scandinavian lands. The story begins with the royal lineage of King Beli and his children, notably his daughter Ingibiorg, who captures the heart of Frithiof, the bold son of Thorstein. As Frithiof seeks to win Ingibiorg's love, he faces enmity from her jealous brothers, Helgi and Halfdan, leading to escalating conflicts. Frithiof's journey is marked by battles, a journey to the Orkneys for tribute, and ultimately a clash for power against the kings who seek to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Throughout his adventures, Frithiof's character shines through as a loyal warrior, steadfast in his determination to claim his destiny and his love, culminating in his eventual rise to power as a king, marrying Ingibiorg and uniting their realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by David Widger
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frithiof%27s_Saga
- Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2008-01-25
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