Swedish Legends And Folktales

Author : John Lindow
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Lone Thygesen Blecher,George Blecher
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,9 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 : Lone T. Blecher,George Blecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1995-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0517159090

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Swedish Folktales and Legends by Lone T. Blecher,George Blecher Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : Klara Stroebe
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Herman Hofberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : UVA:X000301532

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Swedish Fairy Tales by Herman Hofberg Pdf

Author : Claire Booss
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : ed. Lars Ulwencreutz
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 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 : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,6 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.

Author : Chronicle Books
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,5 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 : George Blecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997-11-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 051719693X

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Swedish Folktales and Legends by George Blecher Pdf

Author : Timothy R. Tangherlini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Legends
ISBN : 8763541181

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Danish Folktales, Legends, and Other Stories by Timothy R. Tangherlini Pdf

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 : Reidar Thoralf Christiansen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226105109

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Folktales of Norway by Reidar Thoralf Christiansen Pdf

Often lacking the clear episodic structure of folktales about talking animals and magic objects, legends grow from retellings of personal experiences. Christiansen isolated some seventy-seven legend types, and many of these are represented here in absorbing stories of St. Olaf, hidden treasures, witches, and spirits of the air, water, and earth. The ugly, massively strong, but slow-witted trolls are familiar to English-speaking readers. Less well-known, but the subject of an enormous number of legends, are the more manlike yet sinister "huldre-folk" who live in houses and try to woo human girls. These tales reflect the wildness of Norway, its mountains, forests, lakes, and sea, and the stalwart character of its sparse population. "The translation is excellent, retaining the traditional Norwegian style . . . the tales themselves will also appeal to the interested layman."—Library Journal

Author : Ibrahim Muhawi,Sharif Kanaana
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1989-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780520062924

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Speak, Bird, Speak Again by Ibrahim Muhawi,Sharif Kanaana Pdf

A collection of Palestinian Arab folktales which reflect the culture and highlights the role of women in the society.