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Thorstein of the mere

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W. G. Collingwood's Thorstein of the mere is a historical fiction novel. It deals with Northmen.

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About Thorstein of the mere

A fine adventure set in 10th-century England at a time when everyday life in north was made hazardous by wars and shifting alliances among Saxon, British and Norse rulers. Thorstein, like his father Swein before him, is a peaceful Norse settler but brave and ready for battle when the time comes. His adventures as child and man will appeal to younger listeners, while older listeners can enjoy a history lesson into the bargain. W. G. Collingwood, artist and antiquarian, set the story in his adopted home of the Lake District, placing Thorstein's settlement at Greenodd on the southern shores of Cumbria and much of the action among the densely forested valleys and open moorland heights to the north - a much wilder region then than it is today. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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Thorstein of the mere — LibriVox recording, 7 h 51 min in 19 sections.

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Themes, setting & tropes

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  • Historical fiction
  • Northmen
  • Lake District, England

Quick answers

Who wrote Thorstein of the mere?

Thorstein of the mere was written by W. G. Collingwood.

What genre is Thorstein of the mere?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is Thorstein of the mere free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Thorstein of the mere?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 51 min.

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