Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf (1896)

Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf (1896)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf is a collection of poems written by the renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book was first published in 1896 and features a series of narratives based on the legendary Norwegian king, Olaf Tryggvason. The poems are inspired by the ancient Norse sagas and chronicle the life and adventures of King Olaf, who is depicted as a brave warrior and a devout Christian. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, sea voyages, and political intrigue, as well as themes of love, faith, and redemption. Longfellow's poetic style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery, rhythmic meter, and lyrical language, which bring the epic tale to life for the reader. Scenes From The Saga Of King Olaf is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its epic storytelling and poetic beauty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161815320
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 202
Weight: 757g
Height: 215mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 12mm