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_aAnderson, Poul, _d1926-2001 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Valor of Cappen Varra |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Fantastic Universe January 1957. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-07-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aFantasy fiction | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Fantastic Universe January 1957. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29542 |
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