02019cam a22003253u 4500 3759 UtSlPG 20260610133116.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Tegnér, Esaias, 1782-1846 Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-02-01 "Fridthjof's Saga" by Esaias Tegnér is a Norse romance written in the early 19th century. This narrative poem tells the tale of the titular hero, Fridthjof, and his love for Ingeborg, highlighting themes of love, honor, and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations in a mythological context. At the start of the saga, the young Fridthjof and Ingeborg are introduced as childhood companions growing up under the care of Hilding. Their experiences are interwoven with the natural beauty around them, symbolizing their strong bond. As they come of age, Fridthjof confronts the complexities of love and honor, realizing that societal constraints, particularly those imposed by Ingeborg's brothers, may jeopardize their union. The opening chapters set the stage for Fridthjof’s quest, revealing the tensions between their desires and the expectations of their respective families, foreshadowing hardships and challenges that will arise as the saga unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- Iceland Swedish poetry -- Translations into English Holcomb, Martha A. Lyon Holcomb, Thomas A. E. (Thomas Addis Emmett), 1831-1897 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3759 45805 45805