The Death Of Balder (1889)

The Death of Balder is a book written by Johannes Ewald and published in 1889. It is a retelling of the Norse myth of Balder, the god of light, who is prophesied to die. The story follows Balder's journey as he tries to prevent his own death, with the help of his mother Frigg and other gods. However, his jealous brother Loki plots against him and ultimately causes his death. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the inevitability of fate. It is considered a classic of Danish literature and has been adapted into various plays and operas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.