The Chronicle of Duke Erik: A Verse Epic from Medieval Sweden by

The Chronicle of Duke Erik: A Verse Epic from Medieval Sweden

with Peter C. Hogg (Translator), Erik Carlquist (Translator)

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nonfiction classics history poetry
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Written in the 14th century and enjoying a Swedish national status similar to the English Beowulf, this fascinating tale with many levels of meaning reflects the ideals of politics and aesthetics typical of the age of chivalry. The rhyming verses ...

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