Collected Swedish Folk Tales

Author : ed. Lars Ulwencreutz
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781329025547

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Collected Swedish Folk Tales by ed. Lars Ulwencreutz Pdf

The following volume of Swedish folk-tales represents a careful choice, after the best original sources, of those examples of their kind which not only appeared most colorful and entertaining, but also most racially Swedish in their flavor. For the fairy-tales of each of the three Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, have a distinct local color of their own. The wealth of material available has made it possible to give due representation to most types of fairy-tales, from the stories of older origin, the tales of giant, troll, and werewolf, to such delightful tales as "Lasse, My Thrall", "The Princess and the Glass Mountain" and "Prince Hat under the Ground" colored with the rich and ornate stylistic garb of medieval chivalric poesy. There has been no attempt to "rewrite" these charming folk-and fairy-tales in the translation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 1616080035

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Swedish Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Tales of knights in search of princesses, forest creatures frequenting caverns, and wish-granting fairies are told in the spirit of tradition and imagination in this anthology. With spellbinding art by Sweden's greatest fairytale illustrator, John Bauer. Age 6+.

Author : Herman Hofberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : UVA:X000301532

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Swedish Fairy Tales by Herman Hofberg Pdf

Author : Reimund Kvideland,Henning K. Sehmsdorf
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780295800639

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All the World's Reward by Reimund Kvideland,Henning K. Sehmsdorf Pdf

All the World’s Reward presents ninety-eight tales from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Swedish-speaking Finland, and Iceland. Each area is represented by the complete recorded repertoire of a single storyteller. Such a focus helps place the stories in the context of the communities in which they were performed and also reveals how individual folk artists used the medium of oral literature to make statements about their lives and their world. Some preferred jocular stories and others wonder tales; some performed mostly for adults, others for children; some used storytelling to criticize society, and others spun wish fulfillment tales to find relief from a harsh reality. For the most part collected a century ago, the stories were gleaned from archives and printed sources; the Icelandic repertoire was collected on audiotape in the 1960s. Each repertoire was selected by a noted folklorist. Introductions to the storytellers and collectors and commentaries and references for the tales are provided. A general introduction, a comprehensive bibliography, and an index of the tales according to Aarne-Thompson’s typology are also included. Period illustrations add charm to the stories.

Author : Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0816645752

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Swedish Folktales and Legends by Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher Pdf

"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 : Claire Booss
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:39000005528240

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Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales by Claire Booss Pdf

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

Author : Klara Stroebe
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547379423

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The Norwegian Fairy Book by Klara Stroebe Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Norwegian Fairy Book" by Klara Stroebe. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : John Lindow
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520317772

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Swedish Legends and Folktales by John Lindow Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Author : Elsa Olenius
Publisher : Chatto & Windus
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015015377396

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Great Swedish Fairy Tales by Elsa Olenius Pdf

Twenty-one Swedish fairy tales accompanied by John Bauer's paintings and drawings that originally illustrated them.

Author : Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Fiction
ISBN : IND:30000039104595

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Swedish Folktales and Legends by Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher Pdf

"Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and enchanting collection of more than one hundred and fifty tales, providing a representative sampling of Sweden's folklore tradition, which was first recorded in the mid-nineteenth century (around the time of the Brothers Grimm). Drawn primarily from the Swedish National Folklore Archives and private collections as well as from various other sources, they are all newly translated from the Swedish, many for the first time. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic from the rustic to the mystical, from farmers' jokes to epiphanies, these are stories in which sirens trolls, giants, tomtar (household spirits) and ghosts, as well as princesses, shepherds, dunces and rakes all come to life. The unique voices and spirit of storytellers from generations past are unerringly captured in these lively original translations."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : George Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Folklore
ISBN : OXFORD:600058617

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Old Norse Fairy Tales by George Stephens Pdf

Author : John Bauer
Publisher : Redcrest Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1999667700

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The Fairy Tale Art of John Bauer by John Bauer Pdf

Born in 1882 John Albert Bauer was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and in 1904 he illustrated his first book, 'Lappland'. He is best known for his illustrations in early editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll' (Among Gnomes and Trolls), featuring stories of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. Bauer's troll illustrations were of a grotesque style but with a touch of humour, appealing to both children and adults alike. Most of his works are watercolours usually in muted colours over pen and ink line work. This enchanting compilation features 83 of Bauer's best works mostly from various editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll'. This superb collection is certain to delight lovers of fairy tale illustration and also Bauer admirers.

Author : Peter Christen Asbjørnsen,Jørgen Moe
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781452964553

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The Complete and Original Norwegian Folktales of Asbjørnsen and Moe by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen,Jørgen Moe Pdf

A new, definitive English translation of the celebrated story collection regarded as a landmark of Norwegian literature and culture The extraordinary folktales collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe began appearing in Norway in 1841. Over the next two decades the publication of subsequent editions under the title Norske folkeeventyr made the names Asbjørnsen and Moe synonymous with Norwegian storytelling traditions. Tiina Nunnally’s vivid translation of their monumental collection is the first new English translation in more than 150 years—and the first ever to include all sixty original tales. Magic and myth inhabit these pages in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. The clever and fearless boy Ash Lad often takes center stage as he ingeniously breaks spells and defeats enemies to win half the kingdom. These stories, set in Norway’s majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by Asbjørnsen and Moe—now translated into an English that is as finely tuned to the modern ear as it is true to the original Norwegian. Included here—for the very first time in English—are Asbjørnsen and Moe’s Forewords and Introductions to the early Norwegian editions of the tales. Asbjørnsen gives us an intriguing glimpse into the actual collection process and describes how the stories were initially received, both in Norway and abroad. Equally fascinating are Moe’s views on how central characters might be interpreted and his notes on the regions where each story was originally collected. Nunnally’s informative Translator’s Note places the tales in a biographical, historical, and literary context for the twenty-first century. The Norwegian folktales of Asbjørnsen and Moe are timeless stories that will entertain, startle, and enthrall readers of all ages.

Author : Chronicle Books
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1452174474

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Nordic Tales by Chronicle Books Pdf

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1517904587

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By the Fire by Anonim Pdf

"...A guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends?such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia?characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers? lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books?all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around:Adoption and foster careBody imageImmigrationLearning challengesLGBTQIA+ youthMental healthNature and environmentalismPhysical disabilityPoverty and homelessnessRace and ethnicityReligion and spirituality."Amazon.com.