Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 149 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) King Diderik and the fight between the Lion and Dragon, and Other Ballads King Diderik and the lion's fight with the dragon -- Diderik and Olger the Dane -- Olger the Dane and Burman. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet "King Diderik and the fight between the Lion and Dragon, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of narrative poems and ballads written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1913. The book presents tales of valor, chivalry, and mythical battles, exploring themes common in folk traditions and medieval legends. The stories feature heroic figures engaging in epic encounters, often against fearsome beasts and in pursuit of justice and honor. The central narrative of the book revolves around King Diderik, a noble warrior who encounters a lion and a dragon in battle. Diderik's bravery is tested as he assists the lion against the formidable Lindworm, showcasing themes of loyalty and courage. The collection includes other tales, such as Diderik’s clash with Olger the Dane, enhancing the legendary status of Diderik as a knight. Through vibrant imagery and rhythmic verse, Borrow weaves stories that celebrate the strength of friendship, the trials of heroism, and the allure of ancient myths, inviting readers into a world where valor reigns supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads English poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 45272 2025-06-11T07:03:13.463244 text/html 42978 2008-10-07T14:07:03 text/html; charset=utf-8 14908 2008-10-07T14:10:01 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 116170 2025-06-11T07:03:20.012259 application/epub+zip 114540 2025-06-11T07:03:17.281226 application/epub+zip 69492 2025-06-11T07:03:15.928256 application/epub+zip 316634 2025-06-11T07:03:21.747230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306755 2025-06-11T07:03:19.116312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262727 2022-09-12T11:25:38.075016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35605 2025-06-11T07:03:13.145244 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35288 2008-10-07T14:07:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 13440 2008-10-07T14:10:01 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19300 2025-06-11T07:03:21.895220 application/rdf+xml 23933 2025-06-11T07:03:16.490269 image/jpeg 4523 2025-06-11T07:03:16.210264 image/jpeg 114348 2025-06-11T07:03:13.470240 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia