Singoalla - Viktor Rydberg

Art. no. 216584055 24 Apr 2025

Singoalla is a novel by Viktor Rydberg, published in 1857. Set in the 14th century, it depicts the tragic love between the knight's son Erland Månesköld and the mysterious gypsy girl Singoalla. The work is steeped in Romantic and Gothic elements, which provide a deeper understanding of Rydberg's view of love and fate.

In Singoalla, Erland Månesköld, a young knight's son, and Singoalla, a gypsy girl, meet during a celebration at Ekö Castle. Despite their different backgrounds, a strong love grows between them. Their relationship meets resistance from both society and their families, leading to tragic consequences. The novel explores themes such as forbidden love, fate and identity, and provides an insight into medieval Sweden through Rydberg's poetic and painterly language.