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A-Saga, E-Legende, O-Sprook

by Johannes Bosscha, Abm. Des Amorie van der Hoeven & J. van Lennep

  • First published: Date unknown
  • Language: Dutch

"A-Saga, E-Legende, O-Sprook" by Bosscha, Des Amorie van der Hoeven, and Lennep is a collection of literary works written during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases the rich vocabulary and linguistic expertise of the three authors, each contributing to the themes of valor, love, and conflict in mythical or historical settings. The book includes various forms such as saga, legend, and fable, exploring the complexities of fate and emotion in a poetic narrative style. The first part, "A-Saga," revolves around the character of Harald, a Jarl who grapples with his identity and fate while striving for honor and connection with Ada, the object of his affection. The narrative weaves themes of warfare, love, and the tension between personal desires and broader obligations. In the second segment, "E-Legende," we follow Berthe, a noblewoman forced into exile due to a foreign ruler's tyranny, underscoring resilience and the eventual recovery of one's rightful place with the help of allies. Meanwhile, "O-Sprook" presents the tale of Olof, a leader facing existential threats to his domain, showcasing a battle for love and power. Overall, the book intricately combines mythology with human emotion, illustrating timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny within a richly crafted linguistic framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.

  • Controlled discovery queries from project-gutenberg matched “folklore”, “mythology”, and “saga”. Retained metadata contains “saga” in the title, “legend” in the description, “Mythology” in the description, and 2 additional metadata match(es).

    • “folklore”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “mythology”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “saga”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “saga”· in title
    • “legend”· in description
    • “Mythology”· in description

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2021-08-30Project GutenbergDutch—Public domain (USA)

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