La Tronpretendantoj by Henrik Ibsen
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| Author | Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 |
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| Translator | Tangerud, Odd |
| Uniform Title | Kongs-emnerne. Esperanto |
| Title | La Tronpretendantoj |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Summary | "La Tronpretendantoj" by Henrik Ibsen is a historical drama written in the mid-19th century. The play unfolds during the early 13th century in Norway, focusing on the intense power struggles among various claimants to the throne following the death of King Inge. At its center is Håkon Håkonsson, a pivotal character, as he battles rival factions led by other contenders like Skule Jarl and Sigurd Ribbung, amidst themes of legitimacy, power, and treachery. The opening of "La Tronpretendantoj" introduces a significant moment as Håkon Håkonsson prepares to undergo a rite of legitimacy, the iron trial, to prove his claim to the throne. The scene is set in a churchyard filled with nobles and onlookers, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and tension. Characters express their hopes and fears regarding Håkon's legitimacy and the underlying conflicts brewing among the noble factions. As the ceremony begins, the interplay between Håkon’s aspirations and Skule Jarl's cunning ambitions establishes the foundation for the unfolding drama, highlighting the stakes involved in the royal succession and the palpable anxieties that accompany such power dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Esperanto |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian drama |
| Subject | Norway -- History -- Haakon Gamli, 1217-1263 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26480 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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