02598cam a22003733u 4500 70472 UtSlPG 20260610134629.0 m cr n 260607r20231906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06004639 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Liljencrantz, Ottilie A. (Ottilia Adelina), 1876-1910 Randvar the songsmith Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-05 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Randvar the Songsmith: A Romance of Norumbega" by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a time that reflects the age of the Vikings and their interactions with the indigenous peoples of North America, centered around a fictionalized version of the lost city of Norumbega. The main character, Randvar, is portrayed as a talented young man with a lineage linked to Viking heritage, navigating the complexities of love, duty, and ambition amidst a backdrop of cultural tensions and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces a world untouched by the Norman Conquest, where the characters, mainly young Norsemen, embark on a hunt and discuss the whimsical behavior of the Jarl's son. As tension mounts with the introduction of Starkad's son, the reader is drawn into the dynamics of power and rivalry within the Jarl's court, highlighting the contrasting lives of the Norse characters and the indigenous Skraelling. The narrative shifts focus onto Randvar, revealing his aspirations and struggles in the face of expectations and danger—setting the stage for a tale interwoven with elements of romance, conflict, and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & brothers, 1906 Historical fiction Discoveries in geography -- Fiction America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction Northmen -- Fiction Norumbega (Legendary place) -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/randvarsongsmith00liljiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70472 111198 111198