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Title: The Norse king's bridal : Translations from the Danish and old Norse, with original ballads
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Norse King's Bridal: Translations from the Danish and Old Norse, with Original Ballads" by E. M. Smith-Dampier is a poetic collection published in the early 20th century. The book features translations of traditional ballads from Danish and Old Norse literature alongside original compositions by the author. The primary topic centers on Scandinavian folklore and mythology, bringing forth the rich tapestry of ancient tales that encompass themes of love, bravery, and fate among Nordic kings and warriors. The collection is an impressive assortment of stories that explore various characters and legends, particularly focusing on the themes of love and conflict. In "The Norse King's Bridal," the narrative unfolds the heartache of a bride caught between duty and true love, highlighting her choice between marrying the king or remaining true to her beloved knight, Sir Biörn. Other poems showcase tales of storied adventures, such as the ballad of "The Drowning of John Remorsson," which illustrates the tragic fate of a steersman, and "Agnes and the Merman," which tells of a young woman's descent into the depths of the ocean after falling in love with a merman, resulting in a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice. Overall, this book beautifully integrates poetic form with storytelling from Nordic mythology, offering readers a glimpse into the ancient narratives that shaped Scandinavian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Smith-Dampier, E. M. (Eleanor Mary)
EBook No.: 66304
Published: Sep 14, 2021
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Danish poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Ballads, Danish -- Translations into English
Subject: Folk songs, Danish -- Translations into English
Subject: Old Norse poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Norse king's bridal : Translations from the Danish and old Norse, with original ballads
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Norse King's Bridal: Translations from the Danish and Old Norse, with Original Ballads" by E. M. Smith-Dampier is a poetic collection published in the early 20th century. The book features translations of traditional ballads from Danish and Old Norse literature alongside original compositions by the author. The primary topic centers on Scandinavian folklore and mythology, bringing forth the rich tapestry of ancient tales that encompass themes of love, bravery, and fate among Nordic kings and warriors. The collection is an impressive assortment of stories that explore various characters and legends, particularly focusing on the themes of love and conflict. In "The Norse King's Bridal," the narrative unfolds the heartache of a bride caught between duty and true love, highlighting her choice between marrying the king or remaining true to her beloved knight, Sir Biörn. Other poems showcase tales of storied adventures, such as the ballad of "The Drowning of John Remorsson," which illustrates the tragic fate of a steersman, and "Agnes and the Merman," which tells of a young woman's descent into the depths of the ocean after falling in love with a merman, resulting in a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice. Overall, this book beautifully integrates poetic form with storytelling from Nordic mythology, offering readers a glimpse into the ancient narratives that shaped Scandinavian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Smith-Dampier, E. M. (Eleanor Mary)
EBook No.: 66304
Published: Sep 14, 2021
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Danish poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Ballads, Danish -- Translations into English
Subject: Folk songs, Danish -- Translations into English
Subject: Old Norse poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.