The Gold Horns by Adam Oehlenschläger
The Gold Horns is a classic Danish poem by Adam Oehlenschläger, first published in 1803. It tells the story of a young man, Högne, who is sent by his father to seek his fortune in the world. He sets out on a journey, encountering many strange and wonderful creatures along the way. Eventually, he comes across a pair of golden horns, which he takes with him. With the horns, he is able to summon the gods and ask them for help. The gods grant him three wishes, and Högne uses them to become a powerful king. He then returns home to his father, who is overjoyed to see him. The poem is a celebration of courage, determination, and the power of dreams.
By Adam Oehlenschläger · First published 1803 · Genre: Romanticism, Mythology, Epic Poetry · 1,283 words
First lines
Upon the pages
Of the olden ages, / And in hills where are lying / The dead, they are prying; / On armour rusty, / In ruins musty, / On Rune-stones jumbled, / With bones long crumbled.
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Genres
- Romanticism — The Gold Horns is a romantic poem written by Adam Oehlenschläger, a Danish poet who is considered to be the founder of Danish Romanticism.
- Mythology — The poem is based on Norse mythology and tells the story of the god Odin and his quest for the magical gold horns.
- Epic Poetry — The Gold Horns is an epic poem, written in a style that is typical of the Romantic period, with a focus on the heroic deeds of the protagonist.
- Fantasy — The poem contains elements of fantasy, such as the magical gold horns and the mythical creatures that Odin encounters on his journey.
Tags
ancient · back · bearing · danish poetry · earth · er · eye · find · fleet · forth · gift · gold
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Adam Oehlenschläger
- Date: 1803 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romanticism, Mythology, Epic Poetry, Fantasy
- Length: 1,283 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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