King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
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"King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around King Eric of Denmark during the turbulent 13th century, as he grapples with issues of loyalty, rebellion, and the intricacies of noble power plays, particularly involving his brother, the junker Christopher, and the nobleman Drost Aagé. At the start of the volume, the scene is set with
King Eric arriving at Kallundborg Castle, visibly angered by the defiance shown towards him and preparing for a siege. Tension thickens as he strategizes with Count Henrik and prepares to deal with disloyal subjects and external threats. Meanwhile, Aagé finds himself in peril after a desperate encounter with a deranged robber in the dungeons of the castle. The opening highlights themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, setting up a complex web of political and personal conflict that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ingemann, Bernhard Severin, 1789-1862 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Chapman, Jane Frances |
| Title |
King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Denmark -- History -- Erik Menved, 1286-1319 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36632 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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