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Viking Folk & Fairy Tales

Epic Tales
Series: Gothic Fantasy
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Viking Folk & Fairy Tales weaves a tapestry of magical adventures steeped in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. This collection showcases the courage and cunning of legendary Viking heroes and heroines as they navigate enchanted realms bustling with mysterious creatures and timeless lessons. Through engaging narratives, readers glimpse into the rich cultural virtues and mythical wonders of the Viking era.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersing yourself in the rich lore and legendary adventures of Norse culture. With tales filled with mythical creatures and heroic deeds, it provides a gateway to exploring the timeless stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. Perfect for fans of historical fiction who have a keen interest in exploring ancient Scandinavian folklore.

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Viking Folk & Fairy Tales

Harald the Viking, The Dwarf-Sword Tirfing, The Princess and the Glass Mountain, The Seven Foals and The Tinderbox are just some of the Nordic and Scandinavian fairy tales that combine the magic of the natural world and with the common sense of the everyday where good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued.

A joyful mix of folklore and fairy tales from Scandinavia, mining the Viking heritage for common sense of the everyday folk.

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Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, and the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods in a series of themed sections: treasured tales of Bravery, Beasts and Animals, Transformation and Trickery, Trolls and Giants, and Tales of Wind, Snow and Sea. All these stories are collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure and enjoy.

The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore, and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction, and mystery stories, the books in the Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift, and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Series: Gothic Fantasy

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804175910

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Illustration: 25 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 792g

Pages: 432

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: Gothic Fantasy

About the Author

Dagrun Osk Jonsdottir (Foreword) is a folklorist at the University of Iceland and works for the Icelandic Museum Association. In her research, her focus has mostly been on Icelandic folklore: her BA thesis focused on cannibalism in Icelandic folk legends while her MA thesis discussed modern Icelandic accounts relating to Ouija board traditions. Her PhD thesis in folkloristics focused on women, femininity and gendered power relations in Icelandic folk legends. Her research has also included supernatural beings such as ghosts and the hidden people. Dagrun has been active in the dissemination of folklore, put on exhibitions and recently took part in a big project relating to the settlement of Iceland. Jake Jackson (General Editor) has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

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