The Sentimental Vikings by R. V. Risley
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"The Sentimental Vikings" by R. V. Risley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during ancient Denmark, it revolves around the character of Lord Snore and his tumultuous journey through love, loss, and the ongoing conflicts of Viking life. The narrative captures the vibrancy and brutality of this historical period through rich storytelling, dialogue, and a blend of legend and reality. The opening of the book introduces us
to Witlaf the harper, who recounts the early life of Lord Snore, the lord of Zeeland, and the pivotal moments leading to his ascension. As the tale unfolds, we learn of Snore's upbringing, his great deeds, and his interactions with a cast of characters, including his father, Lord Sigmund, and the fair maiden Helga, who captures his affections amidst the turmoil of Viking battles. This section sets up themes of heroism, love, and fate while painting a vivid picture of the setting and the societal norms of the era. The stage is set for the exploration of Snore's character as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, honor, and his eventual destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Risley, R. V. (Richard Voorhees), 1874-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sentimental Vikings |
| Contents | The sweeping of the hall -- An incident -- Where the wolves dance -- The sacrilege -- The story of the Oar-Captain -- The last voyage. |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Vikings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32191 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32191-2 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 454 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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