Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure
Sir Thor and Damsel Thure is a classic Finnish folktale about a brave knight and a beautiful damsel. The story follows Sir Thor, a brave knight who is sent on a quest by the King of Finland to rescue the beautiful Damsel Thure from the clutches of a wicked witch. Along the way, Sir Thor must battle dragons, giants, and other magical creatures in order to save the damsel. With the help of his loyal steed, Sir Thor eventually succeeds in his mission and returns to the King with the damsel in tow. The story is full of adventure and excitement, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of courage and heroism, and is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction · 2,836 words
First lines
Sir Thor was a knight of prowess tried, The son of a king he was beside.
He was a knight excelled by none, At home such deeds of might he'd done.
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Finnish Arts or Sir Thor and Damsel Thure is listed on Textopian as a novella by Thomas James Wise, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,836 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical story, with the characters of Sir Thor and Damsel Thure being mythical figures.
- Romance — The title of the book also suggests a romantic story, with the characters of Sir Thor and Damsel Thure being potential love interests.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Thomas James Wise, is known for writing historical fiction, so this book may also be classified as such.
Tags
Poetry · away · chess · damsel · daughter · duke · game · gold · hand · high · king · knight