The King is a novel written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a Norwegian author and Nobel laureate. The story is set in the 13th century and revolves around the life of King Haakon Haakonsson, who is struggling to maintain peace and unity in his kingdom amidst political turmoil and power struggles.The novel begins with the King returning from a pilgrimage to Rome, where he has been seeking the Pope's support in his efforts to establish a unified Norway. However, upon his return, he finds that his enemies have taken advantage of his absence to launch a rebellion against him.As the story unfolds, the King is faced with numerous challenges, including a love triangle involving his wife and her former lover, a violent uprising by a group of peasants, and a confrontation with his own brother, who seeks to overthrow him and seize the throne.Throughout the novel, Bjornson portrays the King as a wise and just ruler who is willing to make difficult decisions to maintain the peace and stability of his kingdom. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of political power.Overall, The King is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Norway's most legendary monarchs.THIS 110 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Three Dramas by Bjornstjerne Bjornson: The Editor, The Bankrupt and The King, by Bjornstjerne Bjornson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197646.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.