The Childhood of King Erik Menved
An Historical RomanceBy Bernhard Severin Ingemann
Length22h 12m
About this audiobook
In "The Childhood of King Erik Menved," Bernhard Severin Ingemann crafts a captivating narrative that delves into the formative years of a young monarch in medieval Denmark. With eloquent prose and vivid imagery, Ingemann immerses readers in a richly historical context, capturing the nuances of royal life amidst the turbulence of power struggles and the quest for identity. The novel reflects a blend of romanticism and realism, showcasing Ingemann's ability to weave intricate character development with broader social and historical themes, mirroring the tumultuous yet vibrant spirit of 19th-century Danish literature. Ingemann, an influential figure in Danish literature, was deeply inspired by folklore and history, which is evident in his storytelling. His keen interest in the cultural and political intricacies of his homeland shaped this work, as he sought to revive national pride through historical figures and events. Ingemann's passion for drama and poetry, alongside his commitment to exploring the human experience, provides a backdrop for his exploration of King Erik Menved, a somewhat enigmatic figure whose youth serves as a microcosm of Danish royal challenges. Readers intrigued by historical fiction, especially those with an appreciation for Denmark's medieval history, will find Ingemann's portrayal both enlightening and engaging. "The Childhood of King Erik Menved" is not merely a tale of a young king but a rich tapestry that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of growth, legacy, and the interplay of personal and national identity.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.1 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length22 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10CHILDHOOD OF ERIK MENVED.
2PART I.: THE (pt. 1)
11PART III. (pt. 1)
3PART I.: THE (pt. 2)
12PART III. (pt. 2)
4PART I.: THE (pt. 3)
13PART III. (pt. 3)
5PART I.: THE (pt. 4)
14PART III. (pt. 4)
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHILDHOOD OF ERIK MENVED.
15THE END OF KING ERIK MENVED.
7PART II.: THE (pt. 1)
16APPENDIX.
8PART II.: THE (pt. 2)
17THE SWORD TIRFING.
9PART II.: THE (pt. 3)
18FOOTNOTES:
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
Sexy/DangerousBeverly Jenkins10h 19m4.4 (2.3K)$29 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m4.5 (58K)$8 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett11h 23m4.5 (189.9K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
The BorgiasAlexandre Dumas8h 56m3.7 (2.7K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Queen's NecklaceAlexandre Dumas14h 56m4.0 (3.2K)$1 · $0.00
Death in FlorencePaul Strathern14h 27m4.2 (1.4K)$23
The French RevolutionThomas Carlyle32h 11m4.0 (3.3K)$6 · $0.00
A Burnable BookBruce Holsinger13h 58m3.7 (5.6K)$33 · $0.00
Balsamo, the Magician; or, The Memoirs of a PhysicianAlexandre Dumas10h 52m4.1 (3.9K)$1 · $0.00
MacbethWilliam Shakespeare2h 7m4.1 (1.2M)$3 · $0.00
MacbethWilliam Shakespeare1h 22m4.2 (1.1M)$1 · $0.00
The Black TulipAlexandre Dumas7h 43m4.0 (29.6K)Free
The Holy Bible - 1 KingsKing James2h 10m4.5 (2.1K)$3 · $0.00
The Last PlantagenetsThomas Bertram Costain19h 15m4.2 (1.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Black TulipAlexandre Dumas7h 33m4.0 (31.5K)$15 · $0.00
Peter the GreatJacob Abbott6h 53m4.1 (888)$6 · $0.00
NeroJacob Abbott7h 31m3.8 (420)$6 · $0.00
Rasputin and the Russian RevolutionCatherine Princess Radziwill8h 55m3.4 (57)$1 · $0.00
The Book of All-PowerEdgar Wallace5h 49m3.5 (127)$2.30 · $0.00
Catherine De MediciHonoré de Balzac11h 58m3.8 (756)$2 · $0.00
The Tower of London: A Historical Romance (Illustrated)William Harrison Ainsworth21h 21m3.6 (55)$2.30
The Last Days of the RomanovsN. Sokolov11h 29m$2 · $0.00
Richard IIJacob Abbott5h 18m3.2 (69)$6 · $0.00