Susan
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Patricia Bracewell:
As my resident Viking expert, which I know has nothing to do with Emma, I have a question. A friend of mine recommended "The Long Ships" by Frans Bengtsson with a lovely introduction by Michael Chabon. The translator wrote about the great Ragnar Hairy Breeks. Is this our Ragnar from the Vikings TV show? What is hairy breeks? He also called Ragnar's sons terrible. Have you read this book? Thanks so much.
Patricia Bracewell
Hi Susan. Oh, where to start? First, let me point you to my first post about The Vikings tv show, in which I discuss Ragnar and the moniker Hairy Breeks. I had fun with that post. (And yes, this is our Ragnar. Supposedly.) http://www.patriciabracewell.com/2013...
Second, Yes. I have read THE LONG SHIPS. It's a rollicking tale in which Sveyne Forkbeard, Harald Bluetooth and even King Aethelred make an appearance. Not to be taken too seriously - more of a modern-day saga.
Second, Yes. I have read THE LONG SHIPS. It's a rollicking tale in which Sveyne Forkbeard, Harald Bluetooth and even King Aethelred make an appearance. Not to be taken too seriously - more of a modern-day saga.
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