The Story of Frithiof (1872)

The Story of Frithiof is a narrative poem written by Swedish poet Esaias Tegner and published in 1872. The poem tells the story of Frithiof, a brave and heroic Viking warrior who falls in love with Ingeborg, the daughter of King Bele. Frithiof and Ingeborg's love is forbidden by the king, and Frithiof is banished from the kingdom. He sets out on a journey to prove his worth and win back his love, encountering many challenges and adventures along the way.Throughout the poem, Tegner explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and redemption. The character of Frithiof is portrayed as a noble and virtuous hero, who is willing to risk everything for the woman he loves. In contrast, King Bele is depicted as a stubborn and prideful ruler, who is blinded by his own prejudices and unable to see the true worth of Frithiof.The Story of Frithiof is widely regarded as one of the most important works of Swedish literature, and has been translated into many different languages. It is known for its vivid descriptions of Viking culture and mythology, as well as its timeless themes of love and heroism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.