The Children Of Odin Illustrated By Willy Pogany

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781907256424

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The Children of Odin - The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum Pdf

A long, long time ago, before the dawn of time, somewhere to the North, lay the realm of Asgard. Therein dwelt the Norse gods and goddesses of old who were wise, beautiful and kind. They lived in peace and harmony, untouched by evil and iniquity - until the day the Giants from Jotunheim cast envious eyes upon them and their kingdom.... This volume is an excellent retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki, and other gods and goddesses, whom the Vikings believed lived in Asgard, back in the murky clouds of pre-history. It is quite literally a version of northern mythology retold for children which has enthralled the young, and the young at heart, for countless generations. Enthralling because, while Greek and Roman mythology is interesting, Norse legend seems to have a special place in the Western European psyche, probably because so many Europeans have a Viking ancestor somewhere in their lineage. These stories are filled with the rich narrative of the storyteller, the flashing of colour, beauty and truth against the foreboding, lurking dark of the underworld. They are brought to life with excellent illustrations by the renowned artist Willy Pogany (1882 - 1955). In addition, many of today's online Viking games use this volume as a point of reference. Padraic Colum (1881 - 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Celtic Revival. In his retelling of these Norse myths and legends he speaks directly to children. 33% of the net from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781473382367

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The Children of Odin - Illustrated by Willy Pogany by Padraic Colum Pdf

The Children of Odin is a classic collection of Norse Mythology, containing tales of the God Odin – a truly powerful deity associated with healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, battle, sorcery, poetry, and frenzy. Odin is attested as having many sons, most famously the god Baldr – and his children are known by hundreds of names. This text comes in three main parts: ‘The Dwellers in Asgard’, ‘Odin the Wanderer’, and ‘The Witch’s Heart.’ The tales are penned by Padraic Colum, and are decorated with the whimsical black and white drawings of Willy Pogany. Colum (1881 – 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer and playwright – and a passionate collector of folklore. His works, The Adventure of Odysseus (1918) and The Children of Odin (1920) are important in bringing classical literature to younger audiences. Willy Pogany (1882 – 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of myths and fables, and his stunning, painstakingly intricate drawings are presented alongside the text – so that the two may be better appreciated.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Aladdin
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534450387

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The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum Pdf

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless tales inspired by Norse mythology. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine.

Author : padraic colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 149350178X

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The Children of Odin by padraic colum Pdf

Beautifully illustrated by Willy Pogany, this book of Norse myths and Teutonic tales will thrill adults and children alike. Read tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki the mischievous doer of good and evil. Discover what was hidden during Ragnarök, the Twilight of the Gods, and where Asgard, the Place of the Gods, was built.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442483231

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The Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum Pdf

A Newbery Honor-winning collection of epic myths that “is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers” (Publishers Weekly). Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.

Author : Padraig Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1781395047

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The Children of Odin by Padraig Colum Pdf

This illustrated edition retains Willy Pogany's original drawings. Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world. These ancient stories from Northern Europe, which make up one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization, spring to life in The Children of Odin. The late Padraic Colum was a poet, playwright, founder of the Irish Review and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is perhaps best known today for his outstanding books for children. He was awarded the Regina Medal in 1961 for his "distinguished contribution to children's literature," honoring works like The Children's Homer, The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book), The Arabian Nights, The King of Ireland's Son and Roofs of Gold. (Also available in hardback: 978-1849024983.)

Author : Willy Pogany
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548563668

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The Children of Odin by Willy Pogany Pdf

The Children of Odin by Willy Pogany, first published in 1920, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465537737

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The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tales of Troy by Padraic Colum Pdf

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 9781613102848

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The King of Ireland's Son by Padraic Colum Pdf

Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798705444229

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The Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum Pdf

"This Dover edition, first published in 2005 and reissued in 2018, is an unabridged republication of the work originally published as The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by The Macmillan Company, New York, in 1921. The color plates have been omitted, and the three black-and-white illustrations in the front matter have been moved from their original positions. Captions have been provided for the illustrations"-- Publisher's note.

Author : Christopher McIntosh
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633410909

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Beyond the North Wind by Christopher McIntosh Pdf

"The North" is simultaneously a location, a direction, and a mystical concept. Although this concept has ancient roots in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales, it continues to resonate today within modern culture. McIntosh leads readers, chapter by chapter, through the magical and spiritual history of the North, as well as its modern manifestations, as documented through physical records, such as runestones and megaliths, but also through mythology and lore. This mythic conception of a unique, powerful, and mysterious Northern civilization was known to the Greeks as "Hyberborea"--the "Land Beyond the North Wind"--which they considered to be the true origin place of their god, Apollo, bringer of civilization. Through the Greeks, this concept of the mythic North would spread throughout Western civilization. In addition, McIntosh discusses Russian Hyperboreanism, which he describes as among "the most influential of the new religions and quasi-religious movements that have sprung up in Russia since the fall of Communism" and which is currently almost unknown in the West.

Author : Willy Pogány
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Drawing
ISBN : 9781568330594

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The Art of Drawing by Willy Pogány Pdf

One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several generations of aspiring artists. For fifty years, Willy Pogany has given the main principles of drawing in a simple, constructive way. By following the sequences laid out in the lessons, students quickly master the art of drawing. As a further aid, Pogany gives a complete anatomical description of the body for each section, including a list of all bones and a description of the muscles and their uses. The Art of Drawing provides a complete drawing system and includes hundreds of illustrations.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Aladdin
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534450370

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798676707903

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THE CHILDREN OF ODIN THE BOOK OF NORTHERN MYTHS BY PADRAIC COLUM ( Annotated Illustrations ) by Padraic Colum Pdf

Born Patrick Collumb in Longford, Ireland, poet, editor, children's writer, folklorist, and playwright Padraic Colum was the oldest of eight siblings. At 17, he took a job as a clerk for the Irish Railway Clearing House and began to write seriously; he had joined the Irish Republican Army and the Gaelic League and taken the name Padraic Colum by the time he was 20. Living in Dublin during the Celtic Revival and a member of both the National Theatre Society and the Abbey Theatre, he met and became close friends with writers James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and George Russell. With James Stephens and Thomas MacDonagh, Colum founded the Irish Review.Colum's poetry uses traditional forms to weave landscape and legend with image and song. During his lifetime, Colum published more than 50 volumes of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, children's literature, and folklore. Early in his career, he wrote several plays, including The Land (1905) and Thomas Muskerry (1910), both of which were staged at the Abbey Theatre. In 1914, he moved to New York City and began to write for children. The King of Ireland's Son (1916, illustrated by Willy Pogany) collects the serialized children's stories, based on Irish folklore, Colum had published in the Sunday Tribune. In 1923, Colum traveled to Hawaii to record Polynesian folklore, which he published in At the Gateways of the Day (1924) and The Bright Islands (1925). In the 1930s, Colum and his wife moved to France, where he resumed his friendship with Joyce and transcribed sections of Finnegan's Wake. In 1945, Colum returned to the United States and taught at Columbia University.

Author : Derek Elley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317928881

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The Epic Film by Derek Elley Pdf

As Charlton Heston put it: ‘There’s a temptingly simple definition of the epic film: it’s the easiest kind of picture to make badly.’ This book goes beyond that definition to show how the film epic has taken up one of the most ancient art-forms and propelled it into the modern world, covered in twentieth-century ambitions, anxieties, hopes and fantasies. This survey of historical epic films dealing with periods up to the end of the Dark Ages looks at epic form and discusses the films by historical period, showing how the cinema reworks history for the changing needs of its audience, much as the ancient mythographers did. The form’s main aim has always been to entertain, and Derek Elley reminds us of the glee with which many epic films have worn their label, and of the sheer fun of the genre. He shows the many levels on which these films can work, from the most popular to the specialist, each providing a considerable source of enjoyment. For instance, spectacle, the genre’s most characteristic trademark, is merely the cinema’s own transformation of the literary epic’s taste for the grandiose. Dramatically it can serve many purposes: as a resolution of personal tensions (the chariot race in Ben-Hur), of monotheism vs idolatry (Solomon and Sheba), or of the triumph of a religious code (The Ten Commandments). Although to many people Epic equals Hollywood, throughout the book Elley stresses debt to the Italian epics, which often explored areas of history with which Hollywood could never have found sympathy. Originally published 1984.