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Die Frithjofs-Sage.

Die Frithjofs-Sage.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1274433797
ISBN13: 9781274433794
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 4 2012
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German

Die Frithjofs-Sage is a German translation of Esaias Tegnér's celebrated Swedish epic poem, Frithiofs saga. Originally published in Swedish in 1825 and translated into German by Gottlieb Christian Friedrich Mohnike, this work draws inspiration from the Old Norse Icelandic saga, Frið jófs saga hins froekna, weaving a tale of love, heroism, and adventure set against the backdrop of Viking-era Scandinavia. The poem recounts the story of Frithjof, a valiant warrior, and his love for Ingeborg, the beautiful daughter of King Bele. Their romance is fraught with obstacles, including political intrigue and personal trials, which Frithjof must overcome to prove his worth and claim his beloved. Tegnér's poem is a cornerstone of Swedish Romanticism, and this German rendition makes it accessible to a wider audience, preserving the saga's timeless themes of courage, loyalty, and the enduring power of love.

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