Stories and Ballads of the Far Past by Nora K. Chadwick

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Author Chadwick, Nora K. (Nora Kershaw), 1891-1972
LoC No. 21016024
Title Stories and Ballads of the Far Past
Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes
Contents Sagas: The Tháttr of Nornagest. The Tháttr of Sörli. The Saga of Hromund Greipsson. The Saga of Hervör and Heithrek. Appendix to Part I (The Combat at Samsø. and Hjalmar's Death Song) -- Ballads: Gríplur I. The Faroese Ballad of Nornagest. The Faroese Ballad of Hjalmar and Angantyr. The Danish Ballad of Angelfyr and Helmer. The Faroese Ballad of Arngrim's Sons. The Faroese Riddle Ballad (Gátu Ríma). The Shetland Ballad of Hildina.
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Summary "Stories and Ballads of the Far Past" by Nora K. Chadwick is a collection of Norse sagas and ballads translated from the Icelandic and Faroese, likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present lesser-known narratives from the ancient Norse tradition, providing a glimpse into the mythic and historical tales that shaped Nordic culture. The book includes tales of legendary heroes and mythical figures, such as Sigurth and Hromund Greipsson, exploring themes of valor, fate, and the interplay between the divine and human realms. The opening of this collection provides a general introduction to the sagas included, emphasizing their historical context and literary significance. It explains that the sagas originate from the Fornaldarsögur Northrlanda, or 'Stories of Ancient Times relating to the countries of the North,' spanning eras from the fourth to the ninth century. Among the sagas introduced, the tales of Nornagest and Sörli showcase characters embroiled in epic struggles, reflecting on issues of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of actions dictated by the supernatural. The narrator sets the stage for a journey through these ancient stories, hinting at the rich tapestry of lore awaiting exploration within the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Sagas
Subject Old Norse literature -- Translations into English
Subject Folk songs, Scandinavian
Category Text
EBook-No. 33471
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 8, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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