Publisher's Synopsis
Sigurd Slembe: A Dramatic Trilogy is a literary work by Bjornson, Bjornstjerne that was first published in 1888. The book is a collection of three plays, each of which tells a different part of the story of Sigurd Slembe, a legendary Norwegian king who lived in the 12th century. The first play, Sigurd Jorsalfar, focuses on Sigurd's rise to power and his eventual coronation as the king of Norway. The second play, Maria Stuart i Skotland, explores Sigurd's relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots, and his attempts to help her regain her throne. The final play, Sigurd Slembe, depicts Sigurd's downfall and eventual death at the hands of his enemies.Throughout the trilogy, Bjornson uses his characters to explore themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for justice. The plays are written in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the Norwegian landscape and the political intrigue of the time. Sigurd Slembe: A Dramatic Trilogy is considered a masterpiece of Norwegian literature and a classic of Scandinavian drama. It has been translated into multiple languages and adapted for the stage and screen.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.
