Axel and Valborg: A Historical Tragedy in Five Acts (1906)

Axel and Valborg is a five-act historical tragedy written by Danish poet and playwright Adam Gottlob Oehlenschlager in 1906. The play is set in medieval Scandinavia and tells the story of two lovers, Axel and Valborg, who are torn apart by political and personal conflicts.Axel is a nobleman who falls in love with Valborg, the daughter of a rival nobleman. Despite their families' animosity, Axel and Valborg vow to marry and start a new life together. However, their plans are disrupted when Axel is accused of treason and sentenced to death.As the play unfolds, Axel and Valborg's love is tested by political intrigue, betrayal, and violence. Oehlenschlager uses the story of Axel and Valborg to explore themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a feudal society.Overall, Axel and Valborg is a tragic and compelling play that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of living in a world where love and loyalty are often at odds with political ambitions and social norms.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.