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100 1 _aMadden, Frederic,
_d1801-1873
245 1 4 _aThe Lay of Havelok the Dane
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-19
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Lay of Havelok the Dane" by Frederic Madden and Walter W. Skeat is an epic poem composed in the reign of Edward I, around the late 13th century. This work recounts the adventures of its titular character, Havelok, a Danish prince who faces treachery and hardship in his quest for identity and rightful kingship. The narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, justice, and destiny, promising a story rich in historical context and folklore. At the start of the narrative, we learn about the tragic circumstances surrounding Havelok's early life. He is the son of King Gunter of Denmark, who is murdered by the treacherous Godard. Rather than directly killing the young prince, Godard hires Grim, a fisherman, to drown him. However, Grim recognizes Havelok's royal lineage when he sees a miraculous light surrounding the child while he sleeps. In a twist of fate, Grim and his family take Havelok in, raising him in England. The story sets the stage for Havelok's journey as he grows up strong and noble, leading to future battles, romance, and the struggle to reclaim his rightful place both in Denmark and England. The opening offers a glimpse into the themes of identity, bravery, and the significance of heritage that will unfold throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHavelok the Dane (Legendary character) -- Romances
700 1 _aSkeat, Walter W.
_q(Walter William),
_d1835-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32049
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