
FRIDTHJOF'S SAGA
NOTE BY THE TRANSLATORS
CHARACTERS
SCENE—Northern Norway and the Orkney Islands. - FRIDTHJOF'S SAGA.
VII.
VIII.
X. FRIDTHJOF AT SEA.
XI. FRIDTHJOF WITH ANGANTYR.
XIII. BALDER'S FUNERAL PILE.
XIV. FRIDTHJOF GOES INTO EXILE
In the mist‑cloaked fjords of ancient Norway, a lyrical saga unfolds, weaving together the fierce spirit of Viking life with the tenderness of a blossoming love. The narrative is rendered in soaring verse, its feminine rhymes and alliterative refrains echoing the cadence of old skaldic songs, inviting listeners to feel the rhythm of wind‑tossed seas and rustling pine woods.
The story follows Fridthjof, a sturdy youth likened to an oak, and Ingeborg, a radiant rose nurtured in the garden of their foster‑father Hilding. Their bond, forged in childhood play and mutual admiration, soon faces the tests of royal intrigue, battles for honor, and the call of distant horizons. As they navigate feuds between rival chieftains and the demands of destiny, the saga captures both the exhilaration of youthful courage and the quiet yearning for a shared future.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (162K characters)
Release date
2003-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1782–1846
A major voice in Swedish Romanticism, this poet helped shape modern Swedish verse and became best known for the epic Frithjof's Saga. His life also moved far beyond literature, taking him from university scholarship into the church and public life.
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