1878 VIKINGS Frithjof’s Saga Norse Mythology Epic Swedish Poetry Iceland English

1878 VIKINGS Frithjof’s Saga Norse Mythology Epic Swedish Poetry Iceland English

Frithjof’s Saga is a classic Norse mythology tale following the story of King Beli of Sogn and his Viking friend Thorstein and his son Frithjof – a tall, brave, and strong Vikings! The tale is thought to originate from the 1300s in Iceland but was adapted into dozens of editions and languages through the 19^th-century. Esaias Tegner’s Swedish paraphrase in poetic form was popular throughout Europe in the 1820s.

This rare Osgood edition was translated from the original Swedish by L.A. Sherman.

Item number: #18895

Price: $550

TEGNER, Esaias

Frithiof’s Saga; a legend of ancient Norway

Boston: James R Osgood., 1878.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • xiii, [3], 237, [1]
  • Illustrated throughout
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Decorative blue cloth
• Size: ~12.25in X 8.75in (31cm x 22.5cm)

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