Icelandic Folk Tales
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Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2020-11-30
Icelandic Folk Tales written by Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-30 with Fiction categories.
Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking to drag lost loves into their graves – or they may simply demand a pinch of your snuff. Some of the stories in this collection are classic Icelandic tales, while others are completely new to English translation. Hjörleifur has always been deeply interested in the rich lore of his island. His grandparents provided a second home in his upbringing and taught him much about the past through their own way of life. Hjörleifur is dedicated to breathing fresh life into the stories he loves.
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales
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Author : Jón Árnason
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales written by Jón Árnason and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Fairy tales categories.
Collection of popular Icelandic folk and fairy tales translated into English. Arranged under three headings: elves and trolls, ghosts and sorcerers, and miscellaneous tales.
The Guardians Of Iceland And Other Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Heidi Herman
language : en
Publisher: Hekla Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2016-10-24
The Guardians Of Iceland And Other Icelandic Folk Tales written by Heidi Herman and has been published by Hekla Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-24 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation. First written down hundreds of years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamed Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discover a world of mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise. 2017 Book Excellence Award Winner for Multicultural Fiction 2018 International Book Awards - Award Winning Finalist in the Category "Fiction: Short Story"
Icelandic Folktales And Legends
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1972
Icelandic Folktales And Legends written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Fiction categories.
A translated selection devoted to supernatural beings, ghosts, and magic practices.
Icelandic Fairy Tales
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Author : Mrs. Angus W. Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
Icelandic Fairy Tales written by Mrs. Angus W. Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Folklore categories.
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Jón R. Hjálmarsson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales written by Jón R. Hjálmarsson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Fairy tales categories.
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Jón R. Hjálmarsson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales written by Jón R. Hjálmarsson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Folk literature, Icelandic categories.
Icelandic Folk Legends
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Author : Alda Sigmundsdóttir
language : en
Publisher: Little Books Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-19
Icelandic Folk Legends written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir and has been published by Little Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-19 with Social Science categories.
The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the worldview of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls, trolls that are tripped up by their own stupidity, and much more. In addition, there is one story exemplifying a fairy tale motif that scholars have discovered to be unique to Iceland: that of the good stepmother (The Story of Himinbjörg). Throughout we get a powerful sense of the Icelanders’ beliefs, values, and fears, as well as their strong need to cling to all that was pure and good.
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales
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Author : May Hallmundsson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales written by May Hallmundsson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Fairy tales categories.
Hildur Queen Of The Elves And Other Stories
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Author : J.M. Bedell
language : en
Publisher: Interlink Books
Release Date : 2016-03-01
Hildur Queen Of The Elves And Other Stories written by J.M. Bedell and has been published by Interlink Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-01 with Fiction categories.
Out of the country’s fascinating geography and history emerge a plethora of poetic and imaginative Icelandic legends that hold a particular wary respect of nature, and a wry wisdom at turns gentle and sharp: that we human beings are mere tenants on earth, with no control over weather or ghosts or wild. On the one hand, these stories come out of the great wellspring of Scandinavian tales that have so influenced the Western imagination: Here are elves and trolls, ghosts, goblins, and monsters; drama and mystery and moral. But Iceland’s particular geography, its long nights and savage weather, also led to the development of a unique oral tradition, from which grew the famous Icelandic family sagas and stories.