<p>In 'The Tale of Brynild, and King Valdemar and His Sister: Two Ballads,' George Borrow exhibits his masterful prowess in the translation and presentation of these two historically rich Scandinavian ballads. The text calls upon a tapestry woven with the threads of poetic tradition and imbued with the spirit of Norse legends. Borrow's translations are characteristically vigorous and retain the lyrical quality that captures the stark and somber b...