Wayland S Revenge

Author : Lesley Lodge
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781789013603

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Wayland's Revenge by Lesley Lodge Pdf

It’s 1647: a time of bitter civil wars in England. Wayland, the village blacksmith, returns from army service to find his wife, Rebecca, murdered and his son traumatised and struck dumb. Wayland’s overpowering desire for revenge is thwarted by the collapse of laws and a dearth of clues to her sadistic killer. Thwarted, that is, until the villagers ask him to investigate a runaway horse. Whilst searching for its rider, he discovers instead the body of a young boy, cut with symbols in the same way as Rebecca’s body had been. The clues abound and confuse with elements of witchcraft, religious hatred and the enmities of civil war. Wayland sets out on a perilous journey to find the killer, taking with him his son Jonathan and Alun, a canny Welsh baker. But just as they find their first suspect, they are trapped in the brutal Siege of Colchester, facing ever more dangerous challenges. Wayland, Alun and Jonathan must draw on all their strengths, devise new strategies and make agonising decisions, if they are to stay alive and find the real killer before he strikes again.

Author : Bernard Hayes
Publisher : Vincent Noot
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9788832519280

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Norse Mythology by Bernard Hayes Pdf

In this audio book, Norse Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Sagas, Rituals, and Beliefs of Norse Mythology, the listener will be transported to the ancient customs of beliefs of the ancient Vikings of the north. This audiobook is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Nordic people worshiped. You will discover: A description and explanation of the Norse mythological gods and goddesses, and which tribe the gods mentioned belonged to An introduction to the Nordic pagan belief systems, and the multifaceted ways in which their religious practices were incorporated into their daily lives Popular Nordic sagas, a description of what sagas were, and examples of the most important sagas within the Norse culture An explanation of the most revered Norse rituals and celebrations, and how their beliefs left their impression on religious practices that are still held by Christianity today The Nordic people had many heroes of myth and legend, and you will be introduced to both stories of myth and living, breathing Viking heroes that were revered. Norse mythology is intricate and complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This audiobook will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Nordic people, and how these influences and stories continue to live on throughout the centuries!

Author : Dirk H. Steinforth,Charles C. Rozier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000365375

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Britain and its Neighbours by Dirk H. Steinforth,Charles C. Rozier Pdf

Britain and its Neighbours explores instances and periods of cultural contact and exchanges between communities in Britain with those in other parts of Europe between c.500 and 1700. Collectively, the twelve case studies highlight certain aspects of cultural contact and exchange and present neglected factors, previously overlooked evidence, and new methodological approaches. The discussions draw from a broad range of disciplines including archaeology, history, art history, iconography, literature, linguistics, and legal history in order to shine new light on a multi-faceted variety of expressions of the equally diverse and long-standing relations between Britain and its neighbours. Organised chronologically, the volume accentuates the consistency and continuity of social, cultural, and intellectual connections between Britain and Continental Europe in a period that spans over a millennium. With its range of specialised topics, Britain and its Neighbours is a useful resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars interested in cultural and intellectual studies and the history of Britain’s long-standing connections to Europe.

Author : Livia Kaiser
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110728323

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Runes Across the North Sea from the Migration Period and Beyond by Livia Kaiser Pdf

The scattered research history of the Old Frisian runic inscriptions dating to the early Medieval period (ca. AD 400–1000) calls for a comprehensive and systematic reprocessing of these objects within their socio-cultural context and against the backdrop of the Old English Runic tradition. This book presents an annotated edition of 24 inscriptions found in the modern-day Netherlands, England and Germany. It provides the reader with an introduction to runological methodology, a linguistic commentary on the features attested in the inscriptions, and a detailed catalogue which outlines the find history of each object and summarizes previous and new interpretations supplemented by pictures and drawings. This book additionally explores the question of Frisian identity and an independent Frisian runic writing tradition and its relation to the contemporary Anglo-Saxon runic culture. In its entirety, this work provides a rich basis for future research in the field of runic writing around the North Sea and may therefore be of interest to scholars of historical linguistics and early Medieval history and archaeology.

Author : Charles Martindale
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990-07-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521397456

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Ovid Renewed by Charles Martindale Pdf

This book is a study of Ovid and his poetry as a cultural phenomenon, conceived in the belief that such a study of tradition also casts fresh light on Ovid himself. Its main concern is with exploring the influence of Ovid on literature, especially English literature, but it also takes a wider perspective, including, for example, the visual arts. The book takes the form of a series of studies by specialists in their fields, including a number of scholars of international renown. The essays cover the period from the twelfth century, when there was an upsurge of interest in Ovid, through to the decline in his fortunes in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They are critical and comparative in approach and collectively give a detailed sense of Ovid's importance in Western culture. Topics covered include Ovid's influence on Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare and his contemporaries, Dryden, T. S. Eliot, the myths of Daedalus and Icarus and Pygmalion, and the influence of Ovid's poetry on art.

Author : Carolyn Emerick,Various Authors
Publisher : Carolyn Emerick
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mythic Dawn Issue 1 by Carolyn Emerick,Various Authors Pdf

Mythic Dawn is a journal of European mythology and folklore. This publication features a range of writing genres. The majority of the content is non-fiction discussion and analysis of myth and folklore. Also featured are personal essays and section for original poetry. This issue is packed with a wonderful cross section of European mythos, from legends, to mythology, to how folk belief turns up in historical accounts. This journal will take you on a fascinating journey into the legends, lore, beliefs, and customs of our European ancestors!

Author : Velma Bourgeois Richmond
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-23
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476691633

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Nordic Sagas as Children's Literature by Velma Bourgeois Richmond Pdf

This book examines translations of Icelandic sagas and the Victorian and Edwardian children's literature they inspired, some of which are canonical while others are forgotten. It covers authors like William Morris, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Thomas Gray, Walter Scott, H. Rider Haggard, W.H. Auden, John Greenleef Whittier and more. In lavish volumes and modest schoolbooks, British and American writers claimed Nordic heritage and explored Nordic traditions. The sagas offered a rich and wide-ranging source for these authors: Volsunga saga's Sigurd the dragon slayer; King Olaf's saga of opposing Nordic Gods and Christianity; Frithiof's model of headstrong youth beset with unfair opposition and lost love. Grettir and Njal tell of men who accepted fate and met conflict and enemies unflinchingly; Aslaug, Gudrida, Hallberga and Hervar exerted remarkable influence; and Eric the Red and Leif the Lucky provided Americans with a Nordic heritage of discovery.

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781513286778

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The Book of Romance by Andrew Lang Pdf

Comprised of nineteen tales, The Book of Romance by Andrew and Leonora Lang is an adventurous 19th century collection of ancient lore. After the death of their king, the lands of Britian were left without a ruler, but received a prophecy from the great wizard, Merlin. He told the kingdom that their new king would emerge after proving themselves worthy of Excalibur, a might sword stuck in a stone. As the nation waited, Arthur, a meek, unexpecting boy, attempted to retrieve the sword not for himself, but on behalf of another. However, as the young boy pulled Excalibur out of its sheath of stone, he proved himself noble and deserving of the throne, thus beginning a new era. Featuring the adventures of popular members of King Arthur’s court, such as Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, Merlin, Sir Bors, and Guinevere, The Book of Romance depicts familiar stories in an original and charming way. With dragons, quests, magic, knights, and adventures, this captivating collection allows readers to divulge into the medieval culture of King Arthur’s reign. This edition of The Book of Romance by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Book of Romance creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original imagination and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Lang’s work.

Author : Sweyn Plowright
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781447772903

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True Helm by Sweyn Plowright Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Education,United States. Bureau of Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Education
ISBN : UIUC:30112054216954

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Circular[s] of Information ... by United States. Office of Education,United States. Bureau of Education Pdf

Author : Dominique Davis
Publisher : Dominique Davis
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Price of Revenge by Dominique Davis Pdf

Can revenge truly heal a broken heart? Whitney "Whit" Robinson and Sabrina Price have a deep and unbreakable bond forged through years of friendship. They've been through it all together, from first loves to family drama, and their bond seems destined to last beyond their college years. But one fateful night changes everything. Whit is left reeling from the loss of her boyfriend, her once flawless reputation, and worst of all, her friendship with Sabrina. Wracked with grief, Whit devises a plan to get revenge against those who hurt her, including Sabrina. Whit's plan is simple: she'll hurt Sabrina by befriending her estranged half-sister, Jordyn. But as Whit gets closer to Jordyn, she starts to question her motives and wonders if her quest for revenge is truly worth it. As Whit struggles to come to terms with her grief and anger, she finds herself facing a difficult choice. Will she be able to let go of her anger and heal, or will her quest for revenge cost her the one thing she never knew she wanted: love?

Author : Andreas E. Zautner
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783753407234

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The Lunisolar Calendar of the Germanic Peoples by Andreas E. Zautner Pdf

The Lunisolar Calendar of the Germanic Peoples Reconstruction of a bound moon calendar from ancient, medieval and early modern sources

Author : Steve Burrows
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459732162

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A Cast of Falcons by Steve Burrows Pdf

The threat from above casts a dark shadow. A man falls to his death from a cliff face in western Scotland. From a distance, another man watches. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man’s pocket, and leaves. When the Scottish police show visiting Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognizes it as a call for help. But he also knows that answering that call could destroy the life he and his girlfriend Lindy have built for themselves in the village of Saltmarsh, in north Norfolk. Back in Saltmarsh, the brutal murder of a researcher involved in a local climate change project has everyone looking at the man’s controversial studies as a motive. But Sergeant Danny Maik, heading the investigation in Jejeune’s absence, believes a huge cash incentive being offered for the research may play a crucial role. With their beleaguered Chief Superintendent blocking every attempt to interview the project’s uber-wealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together to find their answers. But will the men’s partnership survive when the danger from above begins to cast its dark shadow?

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : anboco
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783736409989

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Tales of Romance by Andrew Lang Pdf

The Story of Robin Hood Wayland the Smith Some Adventures of William Short Nose The Sword Excalibur How Grettir the Strong Became an Outlaw Death of Grettir the Strong by Andrew Lang, H. J. Ford, and Lancelot Speed

Author : Francis Wayland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : HARVARD:HN1V33

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The Elements of Moral Science by Francis Wayland Pdf