Tegnér, Esaias 1782-1846 creator Holcomb, Martha A. Lyon Holcomb, Thomas A. E. (Thomas Addis Emmett) 1831-1897 text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2003-02-01 Original publication data not identified Legends -- Iceland Swedish poetry -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3759 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3759 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133116.0 3759