Helgi of Lithend by Frederic Manning
Helgi of Lithend is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of Helgi, a young man who leaves his home in Iceland to seek adventure and fortune. The book follows Helgi's journey as he travels through various countries and encounters different cultures and people. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including battles with pirates and other dangerous enemies. Despite these difficulties, Helgi remains determined to achieve his goals and ultimately finds success in his quest for wealth and fame. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its portrayal of the harsh realities of medieval life.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1929 · Genre: Epic Poetry, Historical Fiction, Mythology · 6,276 words
First lines
TO ALFRED FOWLER
What are ye women doing? Get ye hence, Nor weary God with prayers. But when I die, Lay me not there among the peaceful graves Where sleep your puny saints. I would go hence, Over the loud ways of the sea again, In my black ship, with all the war-shields out, Nor, beaten, crawl unto the knees of God, To whine there a whipped hound. Yea, send me forth As when I sought rich lands, and glittering gold, And warm, white-breasted women, and red wine, And all the splendour and the lust of war.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1929 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Epic Poetry, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 6,276 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Epic Poetry — The narrative is structured in a poetic form with a focus on heroic deeds, battles, and legendary figures, typical of epic poetry.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, drawing on Norse mythology and Viking culture, blending historical elements with fictional narrative.
- Mythology — The text references Norse gods and mythological themes, integrating mythological elements into the storyline.
- Adventure — The plot involves voyages, battles, and quests, characteristic of adventure narratives.
Tags
fantasy · mythology · adventure · heroism · Nordic · epic · legend · warriors · battles · saga · courage · friendship