02298cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500300014426400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032449000510036050000310041150801140044252012390055653400450179565300180184065300200185883000510187885600430192929542UtSlPG20260610133655.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAnderson, Poul,d1926-200114aThe Valor of Cappen Varra 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Fantastic Universe January 1957.  aRelease date is 2009-07-29  aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Valor of Cappen Varra" by Poul Anderson is a fantasy novella that draws upon Norse mythology and legend, written in the mid-20th century. This engaging story follows Cappen Varra, a minstrel from the south who finds himself in the icy waters of Norren as he embarks on a dangerous adventure filled with trolls and unexpected challenges. The narrative explores themes of bravery, cunning, and the clash between different cultures in a fantastical setting.  The tale begins with Cappen aboard a ship caught in a fierce winter storm, driven to the island of a troll who has kidnapped the daughter of King Svearek. When the crew, fearful of the trolls, sends Cappen to fetch fire, he encounters the terrifying troll-wife. Using his wit, charm, and courage, Cappen not only gains her trust but secures the princess’s freedom. The story unfolds as Cappen navigates the dangers of the troll's domain, relying on his unique talents as a bard while cleverly outmaneuvering his foe. Ultimately, he emerges victorious, proving that courage and quick thinking can triumph over brute strength, and he returns to the king with his daughter, earning a place of honor among the warriors of Norren. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aFantasy fiction 0aProduced from Fantastic Universe January 1957.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29542