The Saga of King Olaf

Hakon, the last of the kings,
And his brothers, a fierce-hearted band,
Did come from the north, with their swords and their shields,
To conquer the South, and possess all the land.

About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.

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