Project Gutenberg 2020-08-25 Public domain in the USA. 32 Ingemann, Bernhard Severin 1789 1862 Severin Ingemann, Bernhard Ingemann, B. S. (Bernhard Severin) Halonen, Maija 1873 1944 Valdemar Seier. Finnish Waldemar Seier: Historiallinen romaani Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Valdemar Seier: Historiallinen romaani" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the early 13th century and revolves around the character Saxo Grammaticus, a reputable chronicler who is deeply engrossed in documenting the history of Denmark. The novel explores themes of history, legacy, and the cultural identity of Denmark through the lens of its key figures, including archbishops and nobility. The opening of the novel introduces Saxo Grammaticus in a somber, candlelit chamber filled with ancient texts and artifacts. As he works diligently on his historical manuscript, he reflects on his past, his mentor Archbishop Absalon, and the importance of preserving Denmark's heritage. Shortly after, visitors arrive—including Archbishop Antero Sunenpoika and others—curious about the progress of Saxo's monumental work, "Historia danica." The dialogue reveals Saxo's humility and dedication, as well as his connections with various historical figures as tensions within Denmark grow. The narrative captures the rich tapestry of medieval life, setting the stage for a story steeped in historical significance and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Valdemar II, King of Denmark, 1170-1241 -- Fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels 1346169 2023-09-27T05:53:59.961216 text/html 1346162 2023-09-27T05:54:00.272186 text/html 899949 2022-09-28T12:12:04.573474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1276767 2023-09-27T05:53:59.387187 text/plain 1256944 2024-10-18T05:29:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11209 2025-06-25T05:47:17.767564 application/rdf+xml 580041 2024-09-26T05:51:38.825135 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 fi.wikipedia da.wikipedia en.wikipedia