The Snorri Sturluson 1179?-1241 creator 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 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 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 PT Original publication data not identified 19005887 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22093 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22093 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133517.0 22093