Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 113 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog: Two Ballads Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog: Two Ballads by Borrow and Wise" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features two distinct narratives that delve into themes of valor, loyalty, and the bonds between humans and their companions—both royal and canine. The ballads encapsulate historical and mythical elements, drawing on Norse legend and tradition to reflect the cultural significance of kingship and heroism. The first ballad, "King Hacon's Death," portrays the story of Hacon, the noble King of Norway, and his tragic fate as he grieves the loss of his son, Olaf. The narrative recounts Hacon’s journey into battle and the sorrow that overcomes him upon realizing Olaf is sick and ultimately dies in his presence. Hacon’s last wishes reflect his desire for justice and mercy in leadership. In contrast, "Bran and the Black Dog" captures a lively hunting scene where Finn and his dog, Bran, confront a mysterious stranger with a formidable black dog. The ensuing dogfight is fierce and dramatic, showcasing the loyalty and skill of Bran as he ultimately triumphs over the rival dog. Together, these ballads blend adventure, emotion, and the reverence of companionship, appealing to readers interested in folklore and the lyrical storytelling of bygone eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ballads English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 36374 2025-08-11T06:39:05.380286 text/html 33035 2008-10-07T14:24:10 text/html 106482 2025-08-11T06:39:10.818273 application/epub+zip 105040 2025-08-11T06:39:08.675304 application/epub+zip 70913 2025-08-11T06:39:07.441299 application/epub+zip 291646 2025-08-11T06:39:12.211274 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283711 2025-08-11T06:39:10.113312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185910 2022-09-12T11:25:44.995048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 29005 2025-08-11T06:39:05.139308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28815 2008-10-07T14:24:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19324 2025-08-11T06:39:12.332267 application/rdf+xml 23351 2025-08-11T06:39:07.987286 image/jpeg 4903 2025-08-11T06:39:07.741293 image/jpeg 10986 2008-10-07T14:27:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 12080 2008-10-07T14:27:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 107813 2025-08-11T06:39:05.384324 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