Bengtsson, quote from the long ships about the author. Bengtsson, swedish essayist, novelist, poet, and biographer, was born in tossjoe, near kristianstad, as the son of the manager of an estate in skane. Frans gunnar bengtssons the long ships resurrects the fantastic world of the tenth century ad when the vikings roamed and rampaged from the northern fastnesses of scandinavia down to the mediterranean. Click to read more about the long ships by frans g. Frans gunnar bengtsson 4 october 1894 19 december 1954 was a swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer. The first edition of the novel was published in 1941, and was written by frans g. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Orm, captured by marauders from the swedish homeland where his father was a pirate chieftain, spends his growing years with his captors and becomes their leader.
This page contains details about the fiction book the long ships by frans g. He was born in tassjo now in angelholm municipality in skane and died at ribbingsfors manor in northern vastergotland. Bengtsson, the long ships today remains one of the most widelyread books in sweden. Rode orm meaning red serpent or red snake is an adventure novel by the swedish writer frans g. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Their long ships ranged the seas from their native denmark to spain where they too were enslaved by the moors. Dec 05, 2017 listen to long ships audiobook by frans g. Frans gunnar bengtsson 4 october 1894 19 december 1954 was a swedish novelist. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. Bengtssons hero, red ormcanny, courageous, and above all luckyis only a boy when he is abducted from his danish home by the vikings. The book was originally published in sweden in two parts in 1941 and 1945 under the title of rode orm before being published in english translation in 1954.
Free download or read online the long ships pdf epub book. Bengtsson, michael meyer, michael chabon, audiobook narrated by michael page. Bengtsson 18941954 was a poet, essayist, and biographer before writing his one and only novel, the long ships. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 477 pages and is available in paperback format.
His early writings, including a doctoral thesis on geoffrey chaucer and two volumes of poetry written in what were considered antiquated verse forms, revealed a careerlong interest in historical literary modes and themes. Bengtsson was the first successful practitioner of the informal essay in sweden, a genre that he virtually introduced to the literature of his own country. Frans g unnar bengtsson 18941954 swedish essayist, novelist, poet, and biographer. The long ships a beloved viking saga and masterpiece of historical fiction, the long ships is a high spirited adventure that stretches from scandinavia to spain, england, ireland, and beyond. The narrative is set in the late 10th century and follows the adventures of the viking rode orm called red for his hair and his temper, a native of scania. Theres a saga quality to both substance and handling in this story of the vikings in the tenth century. Bengtsson has 35 books on goodreads with 17629 ratings. Bengtsson 18941954 was born and raised in the southern swedish province of skane, the son of an estate manager. Frans gunnar bengtssons the long ships resurrects the fantastic world of the tenth century ad when the vikings roamed and rampaged from the northern fastnesses of scandinavia down to. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. A beloved viking saga and masterpiece of historical fiction, the long ships is a high spirited adventure that stretches from scandinavia to spain, england, ireland, and beyond.
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