02838cam a22004333u 4500 22093 UtSlPG 20260610133517.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19005887 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Snorri Sturluson, 1179?-1241 The sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald the Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-17 Produced by Louise Hope, Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald the Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)" by Snorri Sturluson is a historical account likely composed in the early 14th century. This saga explores the life and adventures of Olaf Tryggvason, the son of King Tryggvi Olafson, along with the tumultuous era of his contemporary, Harald Haardraade. The narrative delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the harsh realities of Viking life, focusing on the journeys of key characters such as Olaf, his mother Astrid, and the political machinations surrounding the Norwegian throne. The opening of the saga introduces a dramatic backdrop, detailing Astrid's flight with her newborn son, Olaf, following her husband's downfall at the hands of his enemies. As she navigates life in hiding, swathes of tension build between the factions chasing them, especially as King Tryggvi's foes, Harald and Gudrod, search for Astrid and her son. The narrative threads through a landscape of allegiances, betrayal, and the raw survival instincts of its characters, setting the stage for Olaf's eventual rise. This opening serves as a prologue to a saga steeped in Viking lore, touching upon themes of fate and the quest for identity amidst the chaos of conquest and foreign lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sagas -- Translations into English Harald III Harðráði, King of Norway, 1015-1066 Olav I Trygveson, King of Norway, 968-1000 Egedius, Halfdan, 1878-1899 Krogh, Christian, 1852- Munthe, Gerhard, 1849-1929 Peterssen, Hjalmar Eilif Emanuel, 1852-1928 Werenskiold, Erik Theodor, 1855-1938 Wetlesen, Wilhelm Laurits, 1871-1925 Hearn, Ethel Harriet Storm, Gustav, 1845-1903 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22093 63237 63237