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Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark (Nordic Folklore and Stories, Illustrated Nordic Book for Teens and Adults) (Tales of)

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Format: Hardcover, Illustrated


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Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.Welcome to a world of mystical adventure—where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear.• Offers a fascinating view into Nordic culture• The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art• Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East AfricaNordic Tales will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in the rich history of Nordic culture.Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights.• A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table• A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of Nordic culture, people of Nordic ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, and bibliophiles looking for a comforting wintertime read• Add it to the collection of books like D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (August 13, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452174474


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 71


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.85 x 0.85 x 9.35 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #5,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Japanese Literature #1 in Scandinavian Literature (Books) #154 in Folklore (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Beautiful Quality Storybook
High-quality printing and binding with beautiful illustrations. Makes a wonderful gift.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 3, 2023 by Sam Lewis Wylie
    • As described
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Great read! Different folklore tales. The chapter also tell you which countries the tales are from. Comes with a bookmark in book.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 10, 2022 by Ke Ke Ke Ke
    • perfect …
For a snowy night read - cozy by the fire - share a story a night with someone you love.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 9, 2022 by senior sonark
    • Excellent book but cover damaged
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Review Image by Honest but fair Honest but fair
Review Image by Honest but fair Honest but fair
Excellent book, but was saddened to see the cover had been cut into. Will be returning for a replacement as it was a gift. Update: Original book was returned, and new one was sent immediately, and in new condition.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 27, 2022 by Honest but fair Honest but fair
    • Too short!
I'm a fantasy/science fiction writer and I collect fairy tales and anthologies for inspiration and reference, so I ordered this because it looked good and had good reviews. It did have some stories in it I'd never heard before, and they gave me some good insight into the perspective of the Nordic peoples when it comes to folklore, but I wish it had more stories in it. It took me less than a day to finish. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 16, 2022 by Levin
    • Loved reading it, especially outloud
The stories were cute, and while I am not an expert on Scandinavian/Norse culture, it felt accurate to how culturally folktales are told in the region. There are tidbits on why stories tend to follow particular themes (such as why most main characters in stories are the youngest sibling). They do provide sources to where the short stories were sourced, so you can tell the authors didn't just make them up and try to pass them off as traditional. As for the content of the stories themselves, there are some damn clever protagonists. Art is super gorgeous too! From a critical standpoint, the author's voice may be difficult for some people, since it is written the way you'd expect traditionally oral stories to be told. I can read it out loud to kids and keep them interested, but just reading it late at night quietly can put me to sleep, since the flow is on the choppy side. If you like to write, there's good inspiration material in here. And if you're interesting in getting to know more about norse folk culture, check it out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2021 by KILL!Roy
    • Christianized versions of the tales
While I haven't finished the book, a lot of the tales have been overly christianized, maybe I'm reading into it to much, particularly the story east of the sun, west of the moon. There was a part in there about only christians could clean the stains off the shirt, and I just found it kind of odd. I just know over the centuries many tales were passed down from generation to generation and have changed because of the post-christianization of these countries doing the best they could to stomp out the old ways, and I can't help but feel there was a pre-christianity version of many of these tales that I would prefer, and it gives me a slight sadness. Though none the less for what it is, they are quite interesting tales none the less, and it's always fun reading new ones! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2020 by cheese biscuits
    • Great collection of stories, well-written
I really enjoyed these stories, great collection except for the last story which was long and weird. Would definitely recommend overall, though.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2022 by Rach

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