Viking Folktales

Name: Viking Folktales
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SKU: 9781839647833
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Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Summary

Viking Folktales delves into the rich tapestry of Norse culture, weaving stories that illustrate the adventures, beliefs, and mythological traditions of the Viking Age. Through historical fiction, the book brings to life the legendary figures and creatures that populate ancient Scandinavian tales. The collection captures the essence of a world where gods, heroes, and mythical beings clash and collaborate, painting a vivid picture of Viking lore.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you find yourself drawn to tales of daring adventures, ancient legends, and rich cultural lore, this book will captivate you with its vivid storytelling and historical depth. Perfect for those fascinated by Norse mythology, it offers a compelling journey into the world of Viking traditions and folklore.

Viking Folktales

Nordic tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued: 'The Little Match Girl' and 'Katie Woodencloak' (a Norwegian Cinderella) are some of the heartwarming stories in this new selection for the modern reader.

Description

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, the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods.

Treasured tales from Hans Christian Andersen, such as 'The Little Match Girl', and less well-known stories such as 'Katie Woodencloak' (a Norwegian version of Cinderella) by Asbjørnsen & Moe are some of the heartwarming pieces in this new selection for the modern reader.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839647833

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree 451

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by J.K. Jackson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

About the Author

Jake Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including Myths of Babylon, Indian Myths, Egyptian Myths, Norse Myth and Polynesian Island Myths. He is editor of Myths and Legends and foreword writer for Celtic Myths & Tales. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.