Project Gutenberg 2008-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 118 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Axel Thordson and Fair Valborg: a ballad 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 "Axel Thordson and Fair Valborg: a ballad" by George Borrow, with publication noted to have been transcribed in 1913, is a poetic ballad likely conceived during the Victorian era. The book combines elements of romantic narrative and tragic storytelling, delving into themes of love, duty, and social constraints. The narrative follows the complicated relationship between Axel Thordson, a noble knight, and Valborg, a noble maiden, as they navigate familial obligations, societal expectations, and the heart-wrenching barriers to their union. The ballad unfolds with Axel and Valborg, who were betrothed in childhood, facing a series of conflicts stemming from their close familial ties, as they are revealed to be cousins. Their love story is marked by separation, longing, and the intertwining of duty, as Valborg finds herself pursued by other suitors, notably Hogen, the son of the king. Despite their commitments and the crushing forces of societal tradition and lineage that attempt to tear them apart, their love remains steadfast. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a tragic turn of events that leads Axel to his death while avenging Hogen, forcing Valborg into a life of mourning and solitude, forsaking all hope of marriage in favor of a life devoted to her vows. The ballad poignantly encapsulates the struggles between personal desire and societal norms, evoking a deep sense of emotional resonance throughout its verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Romance 66301 2025-08-11T08:59:58.077660 text/html 66559 2008-12-04T11:31:19 text/html 100673 2025-08-11T09:00:03.573646 application/epub+zip 98974 2025-08-11T09:00:00.887648 application/epub+zip 89423 2025-08-11T08:59:59.778645 application/epub+zip 237911 2025-08-11T09:00:05.198651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226617 2025-08-11T09:00:02.833655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157840 2022-09-12T14:30:25.645094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52665 2025-08-11T08:59:57.747696 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53060 2008-12-04T11:30:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52348 2008-12-04T11:33:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21063 2025-08-11T09:00:05.349625 application/rdf+xml 16936 2025-08-11T09:00:00.278659 image/jpeg 3884 2025-08-11T09:00:00.034723 image/jpeg 20525 2008-12-04T11:33:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 22523 2008-12-04T11:33:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 20389 2008-12-04T11:33:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 99454 2025-08-11T08:59:58.085676 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