Bearslayer - A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse

The Project Gutenberg eBook, Bearslayer, by Andrejs Pumpurs, Translated by Arthur CropleyThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.org** This is a COPYRIGHTED Project Gutenberg eBook, Details Below ** ** Please follow the copyright guidelines in thisfile. **Title: Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verseAuthor: Andrejs PumpursRelease Date: January 2, 2006 [eBook #17445]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BEARSLAYER***Copyright (C) 2005 by Arthur Cropley.BEARSLAYERbyAndrejs Pumpurs (1841-1902)A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verseby Arthur Cropley University of HamburgCopyright (C) 2005 by Arthur CropleyTABLE OF CONTENTSForewordTechnical NotesSummaryCanto 1: The Revelation of the BearslayerCanto II: Bearslayer Begins His Life as a HeroCanto III: Bearslayer and Laimdota Are BetrayedCanto IV: The Latvians Suffer Many HardshipsCanto V: The Journey to the HomelandCanto VI: The Struggle against the InvadersGlossary of Personal and Place NamesFOREWORDMost societies seem to have epic heroes and events that define them as they like to see themselves: Even a youngsociety such as Australia has Ned Kelly, Eureka ...