The saga of Frithjof is adapted from the epic poem of Esaias Tegner, the national poet of Sweden who lived in the first part of the 19th century.Zenalde A. Ragozin prepared a series of books for general readers and schools to give a clear and interesting picture of the personal life of the early nations.

Excerpt from Frithjof the Viking of Norway and Roland the Paladin of France Old hilding, King Bele's tried and trusted Counsellor, resided at his handsome homestead with its rich and well-kept farm. Here the aged sage gladdened the restful idleness Of his wan ing years watching the growth Of two tender plants entrusted to his care - fairer the North had never seen: the one a lordly oak, straight Of trunk, stately of crown, strong to defy the storm; the other a lovely rose scarce open, half dreaming in the bud. Frithjof was the youthful oak but the rose was known to the sons of the North as Ingeborg the Fair. Not Often was one seen without the other. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Experience Norway's majestic fjords like never before with this captivating guidebook! Whether you're an English or American tourist, this volume offers a deeper understanding of the country and its people. Written by an artist who has spent over 15 years exploring Norway, including two winters among its breathtaking fjords and mountains, this guide is the perfect companion for those seeking an intimate and unforgettable adventure.

This book examines translations of Icelandic sagas and the Victorian and Edwardian children's literature they inspired, some of which are canonical while others are forgotten. It covers authors like William Morris, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Thomas Gray, Walter Scott, H. Rider Haggard, W.H. Auden, John Greenleef Whittier and more. In lavish volumes and modest schoolbooks, British and American writers claimed Nordic heritage and explored Nordic traditions. The sagas offered a rich and wide-ranging source for these authors: Volsunga saga's Sigurd the dragon slayer; King Olaf's saga of opposing Nordic Gods and Christianity; Frithiof's model of headstrong youth beset with unfair opposition and lost love. Grettir and Njal tell of men who accepted fate and met conflict and enemies unflinchingly; Aslaug, Gudrida, Hallberga and Hervar exerted remarkable influence; and Eric the Red and Leif the Lucky provided Americans with a Nordic heritage of discovery.

Andrew Wawn draws together a wide range of source material, including novels, poems, lectures and periodicals, to give a comprehensive account of the construction and translation of the Viking age in 19th century Britain.