Kragelill by George Borrow (1914)
Kragelill is a novel by George Borrow, first published in 1845. It tells the story of a young man, Kragelill, who is born into a poor family in a small village in Norway. He is determined to make something of himself and sets out on a journey to find his fortune. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man who gives him a magical ring. With the help of the ring, Kragelill is able to overcome obstacles and eventually finds success and wealth. However, he soon discovers that his newfound wealth comes with a price, as he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. In the end, Kragelill learns the importance of humility and the value of friendship.
By George Borrow · First published 1914 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Travel Writing · 699 words
First lines
'Twas noised about, 'twas noised about, Full far 'twas noised I ween; King Sigurd has his daughter lost, She stolen from him has been.
It was gallant King Sigurd then His bonnet he put on; And he away to the high, high hall To his courtmen and knights is gone.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Travel Writing, Romance
- Length: 699 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book follows the adventures of the protagonist, George Borrow, as he travels through Europe and encounters various cultures and people.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and is based on the real-life experiences of George Borrow.
- Travel Writing — The book is a travelogue of George Borrow's journey through Europe, and includes descriptions of the places he visits and the people he meets.
- Romance — The book includes a romantic subplot between George Borrow and a woman he meets during his travels.
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Ballads · Poetry · ancient · away · die · er · fair · father · goats · gold · green · grey