Finnish Arts; Or, Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Borrow, George, 1803-1881

Contributor:

Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Finnish Arts; Or, Sir Thor and Damsel Thure, a Ballad by Borrow and Wise" by George Borrow is a narrative poem likely written in the early 20th century, around the 1910s. The poem centers on the themes of chivalry, love, and loyalty, recounting the adventures of Sir Thor, a noble knight, and his beloved Damsel Thure. The work captures the essence of traditional ballads, blending myth and romance within a medieval European setting. The story unfolds with Sir Thor, a valiant knight summoned from Rome by his aging father, the King of Norway, with a quest to find a worthy bride. He ultimately falls for Damsel Thure from Sweden, engaging in various trials to win her hand. After lengthy waiting and tribulations, including Thure being betrothed against her will to a Duke, the knight's commitment to his promised love is tested. In a dramatic series of events, including the intervention of Thure's mother, who conjures a storm to thwart their union, the couple perseveres, sailing back to Norway, where they are joyously welcomed and finally wed. The poignant narrative underscores themes of fidelity and the triumph of true love amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Finnish arts, or, Sir Thor and Damsel Thure

A new song to an old tune

Ode from Anacreon

Lines from the Italian

A drinking song.

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made

Notes:

Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-12