Project Gutenberg 2009-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 295 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Gosse, Edmund 1849 1928 Gosse, Edmund W. (Edmund William) Gosse, Edmund William, Sir Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Grimhild's Vengeance: Three Ballads 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 "Grimhild's Vengeance: Three Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. This work draws from the tradition of Scandinavian heroic ballads, specifically the Danish "Kjaempeviser", which depict events steeped in a mix of historical and fantastical elements. The overarching theme of these ballads centers on vengeance, honor, and the fateful consequences of conflict. The collection unfolds through three songs, primarily telling the story of Dame Grimhild and her brothers, Hero Hogen and Folker Spillemand. In the first ballad, Hogen faces forewarnings about danger but chooses to confront it regardless, leading to a series of violent events and betrayals that culminate in his tragic death. The second ballad reveals Grimhild's machinations as she stirs strife among warriors, ultimately leading to further bloodshed. By the third ballad, the focus remains on the valorous efforts of Hogen and his brother as they engage in fierce battles, showcasing loyalty and bravery in the face of treachery, while hinting at the dire outcomes of their choices. Overall, these ballads blend dramatic storytelling with themes of fate and retribution, embodying the essence of heroic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry Ballads PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 61723 2025-06-12T06:55:49.117020 text/html 59946 2009-06-12T09:15:45 text/html 21147 2009-06-12T09:17:57 text/html application/zip 112708 2025-06-12T06:55:55.467998 application/epub+zip 110956 2025-06-12T06:55:52.646018 application/epub+zip 85320 2025-06-12T06:55:51.325007 application/epub+zip 260392 2025-06-12T06:55:57.346994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248535 2025-06-12T06:55:54.600993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180560 2022-09-13T13:36:36.427518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49847 2025-06-12T06:55:48.763019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49515 2009-06-12T09:14:49 text/plain; charset=utf-8 19051 2009-06-12T09:17:57 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 49035 2009-06-12T09:17:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18918 2009-06-12T09:17:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21997 2025-06-12T06:55:57.505989 application/rdf+xml 18857 2025-06-12T06:55:51.874082 image/jpeg 4305 2025-06-12T06:55:51.598039 image/jpeg 112264 2025-06-12T06:55:49.126021 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 en.wikipedia