Project Gutenberg 2021-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 153 Smith-Dampier, E. M. (Eleanor Mary‏) Smith-Dampier, Eleanor Mary‏ The Norse king's bridal : $b Translations from the Danish and old Norse, with original ballads 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.) "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 ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads, English English poetry Danish poetry -- Translations into English Ballads, Danish -- Translations into English Folk songs, Danish -- Translations into English Old Norse poetry -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 143990 2025-09-26T08:20:46.522852 text/html 122911 2024-10-18T16:10:55 text/html 293724 2025-09-26T08:20:51.839861 application/epub+zip 293365 2025-09-26T08:20:47.720851 application/epub+zip 81130 2025-09-26T08:20:47.103868 application/epub+zip 358074 2025-09-26T08:20:54.031812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338426 2025-09-26T08:20:51.052822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126686 2022-09-29T19:53:36.649370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83233 2025-09-26T08:20:45.737872 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63231 2024-10-18T16:10:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17451 2025-09-26T08:20:54.165819 application/rdf+xml 11552 2025-09-26T08:20:47.234832 image/jpeg 1958 2025-09-26T08:20:47.169817 image/jpeg 281834 2025-09-26T08:20:46.534874 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