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Olaf The Glorious A Story of the Viking agree
About the Book
"Olaf the Glorious" is a historical novel written by Robert Leighton that tells the story of Olaf Haraldson, a Viking prince who becomes the king of Norway in the early 11th century. The novel follows Olaf's journey as he grows from a young, ambitious warrior to a powerful and respected king. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including battles with rival clans, conflicts with the Christian church, and struggles to maintain his own morality in the face of temptation. Olaf's story is also intertwined with his relationships with the women in his life, including his wife, his mistress, and his sister, who plays a pivotal role in the politics of the kingdom. Throughout the novel, Leighton vividly portrays the world of the Vikings, with its brutal battles, political intrigue, and complex social hierarchies. The novel also explores themes of power, honor, and the clash between pagan and Christian beliefs. Ultimately, Olaf's story comes to a tragic end, as he meets his death in battle against his enemies. "Olaf the Glorious" is a captivating tale of a legendary Viking king, and the turbulent times in which he lived.
Scottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys' fiction, Robert Leighton. He worked as an editor of children's magazines at Young Folks, where he first met his future wife Marie Connor, who is also a successful novelist. Leighton became an authority on caring for dogs and wrote numerous works on the topic. Robert Leighton, a Scottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys' fiction, lived from 5 June 1858 to 11 May 1934. He was born in the Scottish town of Ayr to poet Robert Leighton and Elizabeth Jane Campbell. He received his education at the Liverpool school connected to the Hope Street Unitarian Chapel, and at the age of 14, he started his career as a journalist. In 1879, he relocated to London and started working as an assistant editor for Young People magazine. He met Marie Connor, his future wife and another successful novelist, through his job at Young People. Leighton became an authority on caring for dogs and wrote numerous volumes on the subject. Leighton and Marie Connor got married at Marylebone in the first quarter of 1889 after they eloped in 1889. Leighton served as the Daily Mail's literary editor from 1896 to 1899, Marie was a seasoned novelist. They had four children. According to his daughter, Leighton loved his wife and treated her with a kind of adoring paternal attitude.
