Saga of Halfred the Sigskald: A Northern Tale of the Tenth Century (1886)

Saga of Halfred the Sigskald: A Northern Tale of the Tenth Century is a historical novel written by German author Felix Dahn and first published in 1886. The book is set in the 10th century in Scandinavia and tells the story of Halfred, a Sigskald (a poet and warrior), who is torn between his loyalty to his lord and his love for a woman from a rival clan. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the Viking Age, with detailed descriptions of battles, feasts, and everyday life in the Norse world. The book is based on historical events and characters, but Dahn also adds his own imaginative twists to the story. The novel is written in a lyrical style and is considered a classic of German historical fiction. It has been translated into English and is still widely read today.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.