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Association copy, inscribed by poet Bayard Taylor to his wife, Marie, on front end page. Wonderfully illustrated by August Malmstrom. Bound in gilt decorated green cloth. All edges gilt. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Bevelled edges. Light wear. xiii, 237 pages, illustrations, 32 cm. Interesting note, Taylor edited this work for Leypoldt Holt and Williams in 1871. *Autographed by Bayard Taylor.* The Limited Editions Club later reprinted this Taylor's edition of this book in 1953. "Frithiof's Saga, written by Swedish poet Esaias Tegner in 1825, is a narrative poem set in ancient Scandinavia that intertwines themes of love, vengeance, and honor. The story begins with King Bele, who, on his deathbed, urges his sons to uphold their friendship with Frithiof, the son of his loyal friend Thorsten. Frithiof has long loved Ingeborg, Bele's daughter, but after the king's death, her brothers reject Frithiof's proposal for her hand in marriage, leading him to vow revenge and disregard their pleas for assistance during a war. As the saga unfolds, Frithiof faces a series of trials, including defying the sacredness of a temple while pursuing his love for Ingeborg and battling formidable foes at sea. His journey takes him through acts of valor and outcast status, ultimately leading to a life of adventure and glory. Eventually, after confronting King Hring, who has married Ingeborg, Frithiof's noble qualities and past heroism restore his honor and allow him to reclaim his love. The tale concludes with themes of reconciliation and triumph, as Frithiof rises to power and confronts the consequences of his past actions. The saga captures the essence of Viking culture, exploring the complexities of loyalty, love, and the quest for redemption." "Bayard Taylor was an American author, journalist, translator, and diplomat. Best known for his travel writing and translations of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, Taylor was a prolific writer who published novels, poetry collections, essays, literary criticism, and more. Taylor's poetry, often reflecting his travel experiences, is characterized by its narrative focus and evocative descriptions of diverse cultures and landscapes. He favored traditional forms, drawing inspiration from Romantic poets like William Wordsworth and Percy Bysshe Shelley, yet his work also displays a keen eye for detail and an interest in capturing the essence of the places he visited." - All Poetry This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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