Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America

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Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America

by Maurice Hewlett

EN·~4 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total

Produced by Al Haines

0:01

GUDRID THE FAIR

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BY - MAURICE HEWLETT

0:07

NEW YORK - DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY

0:05

PREFACE

9:20

GUDRID THE FAIR - I

7:39

II

8:21

III

10:29

IV

8:00

V

2:54
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Description

Set against the stark fjords and icy seas of early medieval Scandinavia, this novel weaves two ancient sagas into a single, lively narrative. The story follows Gudrid, a strikingly clever Icelandic woman whose three husbands and many children become tangled with the daring voyages that lead a handful of Norsemen to the distant shores of Vinland.

Through Gudrid's eyes we hear the clatter of longships, the tension of wilderness, and the whispered hopes of families seeking a new life. The author treats the historical record with respect while adding enough imagination to reveal the characters' inner struggles—love, duty, and the fear of the unknown. Listeners will feel the pulse of a world where myth and reality meet, experiencing both the grandeur of discovery and the intimacy of everyday choices.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (240K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 27, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Maurice Hewlett

Maurice Hewlett

1861–1923

A lawyer turned celebrated writer, Maurice Hewlett brought medieval history, Italian landscapes, and romantic adventure vividly to life. His best-known novels, including The Forest Lovers and The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay, helped establish his reputation as a distinctive voice in historical fiction.

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