Balder

Balder: Part The First is a book written by Sydney Thompson Dobell. It is a poetic drama that tells the story of the Norse god Balder, who is beloved by all but is fated to die. The play explores themes of fate, love, jealousy, and betrayal as Balder's family and friends struggle to prevent his death. The characters include Balder's mother Frigga, his father Odin, his brother Loki, and his wife Nanna. The play is divided into five acts and is written in blank verse. It was first published in 1854 and is considered one of Dobell's most significant works. The book is recommended for those interested in Norse mythology, poetry, and drama.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.