The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson
A Saga of the Viking Age
"The Long Ships" is a historical fiction novel centering around the Viking era. The story follows the adventures of a young Viking named Red Orm who is kidnapped by other Vikings, becomes a slave, then a chieftain's henchman, a merchant, explorer, and a soldier. His adventures take him from his native Sweden to Spain, England, Denmark, and Ireland. The novel explores the political, religious, and cultural landscapes of the era, providing a detailed and engaging portrayal of the Viking world.
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- Published
- 1941
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Red Orm
- The Long Ships: A Saga of the Viking Age
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 3rd on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 7th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 1313th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)