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Frans G. Bengtsson

    October 4, 1894 – December 19, 1954

    Frans G. Bengtsson's literary work is characterized by a profound engagement with historical themes and modes. He possessed a keen interest in older literary styles and subjects, evident in his academic work and his richly imagined historical narratives. Beyond his fiction, Bengtsson was a skilled translator and essayist, weaving together literary and military insights in his prose. His most famous novels, which recount the adventures of seafaring individuals, masterfully blend historical authenticity with compelling storytelling.

    Frans G. Bengtsson
    Karl XII. 1682-1707
    Röde orm
    Les aventures de Orm le rouge
    Röde Orm. Sjöfarare i västerled
    Die langhaarigen Merowinger
    The Long Ships
    • 1964

      This saga brings alive the world of the 10th century AD when the Vikings raided the coasts of England.

      The Long Ships