Röde Orm
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Röde Orm (The Long Ships) is a historical adventure novel set during the Viking Age, following the journeys and exploits of the protagonist, Orm. The story is filled with vivid depictions of Viking life, battles, and cultural encounters.
Orm's adventures take him from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, where he interacts with various cultures and faces numerous challenges.
The novel is known for its engaging storytelling, rich historical detail, and humorous portrayal of Viking society.
It captures the spirit of the Viking age through its depiction of seafaring, raiding, and the complex social dynamics of the time.
'The Long Ships' is celebrated for its contribution to popularizing Viking history and culture.
Orm's adventures take him from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, where he interacts with various cultures and faces numerous challenges.
The novel is known for its engaging storytelling, rich historical detail, and humorous portrayal of Viking society.
It captures the spirit of the Viking age through its depiction of seafaring, raiding, and the complex social dynamics of the time.
'The Long Ships' is celebrated for its contribution to popularizing Viking history and culture.
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Faravid af Ugglas , who recommends it as one of the best books and a great introduction to the Viking age.


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Matthias Toplak as one of the novels he read as a child when getting into Viking culture.


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