The Vikings of Helgeland: The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. by Ibsen
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| Author | Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 |
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| Title | The Vikings of Helgeland: The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vikings_at_Helgeland |
| Credits | Produced by Douglas Levy |
| Summary | "The Vikings of Helgeland: The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III" by Ibsen is a dramatic play written in the mid-19th century. This work unfolds during the Viking Age, specifically in the time of Erik Blood-axe, and involves themes of honor, revenge, and intricate familial and romantic relationships among its characters. The central characters include Ornulf, an Icelandic chieftain seeking retribution, Sigurd the Strong, a valiant sea-king and friend to Ornulf, and Dagny, Ornulf's daughter, who finds herself caught in the conflicts stemming from past grievances. The opening of this drama introduces a tense confrontation between Ornulf and Sigurd, as Ornulf arrives in Helgeland seeking reparation for the abduction of his foster-daughter Hiordis and his own daughter Dagny. As they navigate sparks of conflict between Ornulf and Sigurd, Dagny's presence adds layers of familial loyalty and tension. Their dialogue reveals past wrongs and unresolved furies, underscoring themes of duty and honor. Ornulf's ancient grievances and the societal norms of vengeance are juxtaposed against familial love and emerging friendships, setting the stage for conflicts that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19205 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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