02229cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324000280015624500430018426400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350800450044452012520048953400450174165300550178670000310184185600430187263043UtSlPG20260610134443.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aIngemann, Bernhard Severin,d1789-186210aValdemar Seier. Finnish10aWaldemar Seier: Historiallinen romaani 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-08-25  aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Valdemar Seier: Historiallinen romaani" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the early 13th century and revolves around the character Saxo Grammaticus, a reputable chronicler who is deeply engrossed in documenting the history of Denmark. The novel explores themes of history, legacy, and the cultural identity of Denmark through the lens of its key figures, including archbishops and nobility.  The opening of the novel introduces Saxo Grammaticus in a somber, candlelit chamber filled with ancient texts and artifacts. As he works diligently on his historical manuscript, he reflects on his past, his mentor Archbishop Absalon, and the importance of preserving Denmark's heritage. Shortly after, visitors arrive—including Archbishop Antero Sunenpoika and others—curious about the progress of Saxo's monumental work, "Historia danica." The dialogue reveals Saxo's humility and dedication, as well as his connections with various historical figures as tensions within Denmark grow. The narrative captures the rich tapestry of medieval life, setting the stage for a story steeped in historical significance and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aValdemar II, King of Denmark, 1170-1241 -- Fiction1 aHalonen, Maija,d1873-194440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63043