Gustavus Vasa / and other poems

A youthful collection of verse that pairs a multi-canto epic with assorted shorter lyrics and Latin pieces. The epic narrates a Swedish patriot's emergence among the Dalecarlians at Mora and culminates in his election to the throne in 1523, exploring themes of liberty, national restoration, and resistance to foreign rule. Smaller poems offer varied lyrical subjects and exercises in poetic technique, while the Latin pieces reflect classical schooling. The preface frames the volume as a specimen of early promise, describing revisions, the author's intention to continue the larger poem, and his reliance on critical guidance.