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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
Release : 1994
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Penguin Book of Scandinavian Folktales by : Jacqueline Simpson
Download or read book Penguin Book of Scandinavian Folktales written by Jacqueline Simpson. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Reimund Kvideland
Release : 1989
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 216/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Nordic Folklore by : Reimund Kvideland
Download or read book Nordic Folklore written by Reimund Kvideland. This book was released on 1989. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " . . . it presents some of the most important folklore studies to appear in [Nordic] countries in the past thirty years." —The Scandinavian-American Bulletin " . . . will . . . be of interest to folklorists in general. The selected essays . . . deal with issues that any folklorist who wishes to be up-to-date must consider. . . . A valuable addition to folklore studies . . . " —Choice Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. The articles in this collection not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly strong, but also demonstrate recent changes in theoretical paradigms and empirical application.
Author : Johan Egerkrans
Release : 2017-11-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 159/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Norse gods by : Johan Egerkrans
Download or read book Norse gods written by Johan Egerkrans. This book was released on 2017-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johan Egerkrans long dreamed of illustrating the Norse mythology, and when he released Norse Gods in Swedish it was an immediate success. Egerkrans re-tells the most exciting and imaginative sagas of the Norse mythology: From the creation myth in which the first giant Ymer is hacked to pieces by Odin and his brothers, to the gods' final destruction in Ragnarök. This is a gorgeously illustrated book in which gods, giants, dwarves, monsters and heroes are presented in all their glory. A book for those who already know and love these stories, as well as for those who have yet to discover Scandinavian mythology. A definitive work for readers of all ages. “It is a pleasure to be enchanted by the suggestive visualizations of Angerboda, Hel, Freya, Utgarda-Loki, Mimer and Surt." Dick Harrison, Svenska Dagbladet
Author : Neil Gaiman
Release : 2020-11-04
Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Norse Mythology #2 by : Neil Gaiman
Download or read book Norse Mythology #2 written by Neil Gaiman. This book was released on 2020-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Gaiman! P. Craig Russell! Loki is forced to atone for his latest prank by pitting two groups of dwarfs against each other in a contest that will either bring the gods greater treasures than they could dream of, or cost him his head . . . or both.
Author : Chronicle Books
Release : 2019-08-13
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 471/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Nordic Tales by : Chronicle Books
Download or read book Nordic Tales written by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-08-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.
