Penguin Book of Scandinavian Folktales
Author | : Jacqueline Simpson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Jacqueline Simpson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Reimund Kvideland |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780253205216 |
" . . . 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 |
Publisher | : B. Wahlströms Bokförlag |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2017-11-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9132198159 |
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 | : Sir William Alexander Craigie |
Publisher | : Paisley [Scotland] : A. Gardner |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 1896 |
Genre | : Fairies |
ISBN | : |
Heri: pp. 182-84: An Elf-charm Cured by Melted Lead. (Sagn fra Mern).
Author | : Claire Booss |
Publisher | : Gramercy |
Total Pages | : 696 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists.
Author | : Chronicle Books |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2019-08-13 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781452174471 |
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.
Author | : Lone Thygesen Blecher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780816645756 |
"Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative collection of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mythical, these are lively translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish National Folklore Archives and numerous private collections, while the humorous and dramatic illustrations are gathered from classic volumes of Swedish folktales. Lone Thygesen Blecher's engaging introduction details the purpose and background of folktales and legends as well as the history of their collection. This distinctive selection presents the storytelling artistry of Sweden's lush folkloric tradition.
Author | : Reimund Kvideland |
Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2011-12-01 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0295800631 |
All the World’s Reward presents ninety-eight tales from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Swedish-speaking Finland, and Iceland. Each area is represented by the complete recorded repertoire of a single storyteller. Such a focus helps place the stories in the context of the communities in which they were performed and also reveals how individual folk artists used the medium of oral literature to make statements about their lives and their world. Some preferred jocular stories and others wonder tales; some performed mostly for adults, others for children; some used storytelling to criticize society, and others spun wish fulfillment tales to find relief from a harsh reality. For the most part collected a century ago, the stories were gleaned from archives and printed sources; the Icelandic repertoire was collected on audiotape in the 1960s. Each repertoire was selected by a noted folklorist. Introductions to the storytellers and collectors and commentaries and references for the tales are provided. A general introduction, a comprehensive bibliography, and an index of the tales according to Aarne-Thompson’s typology are also included. Period illustrations add charm to the stories.
Author | : Neil Gaiman |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2017-02-07 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0393609103 |
“Remarkable.… Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.”—Lisa L. Hannett, Atlantic Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Mythology, Norse |
ISBN | : 9781484402467 |
A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.