[PDF] Folk Lore And Legends Scandinavian eBook

Author : Claire Booss
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 16,30 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Social Science
ISBN :

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A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists.

Author : Lone Thygesen Blecher
Publisher :
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 43,98 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780816645756

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"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 : Various
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 32,46 MB
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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'Folk-Lore and Legends: Scandinavian' is an enchanting collection of tales that have been passed down through generations. From giants to sorceresses, these stories capture the essence of Scandinavian culture and tradition. Readers will be transported to a world of magic and adventure, where daring heroes and clever tricksters navigate a complex web of gods, goddesses, and otherworldly creatures. Editor Charles John Tibbitts has compiled a diverse selection of stories, including 'The Death of Baldur' and 'The Adventures of John Dietrich', that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Author : Timothy R. Tangherlini
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,36 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Legends
ISBN : 9788763541183

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This book shows how the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confronted a military superpower and achieved independence in the Baltic "Singing Revolution". When attacked by Soviet soldiers in public displays of violent force, singing Balts maintained faith in non-violent political action. As an inspiration to all nations, the non-violent Baltic independence movement revolutionised each country through singing and smiling. The "Singing Revolution" is indeed the essence of the Baltic way, and began in 1987 as a public revolt against Soviet restrictions on free speech and assembly. The revolutions and following elections in 1990 resulted in three separate governments and a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The book seeks to answer questions such as why the struggle for Baltic independence came to be called the Singing Revolution? What did they sing? And what role did singing play in the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian campaigns of political mobilisation and non-violent action? Furthermore, and uniquely for this publication, it explores, in great depth, the songs that gave the revolution its name, translating and interpreting over 110 choral, rock, and folk songs in their poetic, cultural, and historical context.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2014-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781497979581

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.