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100 1 _aAnderson, Poul,
_d1926-2001
245 1 4 _aThe Valor of Cappen Varra
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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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