Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf (1896)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,H A Acworth

Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf (1896)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 October 2008
Pages
200
ISBN
9781437074628

Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf (1896)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,H A Acworth

Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf is a collection of poems written by the renowned American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and published in 1896. The book is a retelling of the life and times of the legendary Norwegian king, Olaf Tryggvason, who ruled Norway from 995 to 1000 AD. The poems depict various events from Olaf's life, including his conversion to Christianity, his battles with the Vikings, his love for the beautiful Queen Sigrid, and his eventual defeat and death in the Battle of Svolder. Longfellow's vivid descriptions and lyrical language bring the ancient world of Norway to life, painting a picture of a society marked by honor, bravery, and devotion to the gods. Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf is a timeless classic that offers readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of history and the enduring legacy of a legendary king.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.

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