Icelandic Folk and Fairy Tales
Title | Icelandic Folk and Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Jón Árnason |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Fairy tales |
ISBN |
Collection of popular Icelandic folk and fairy tales translated into English. Arranged under three headings: elves and trolls, ghosts and sorcerers, and miscellaneous tales.
Icelandic Fairy Tales
Title | Icelandic Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Mrs. Angus W. Hall |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 336 |
Release | 1897 |
Genre | Folklore |
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Icelandic Folktales and Legends
Title | Icelandic Folktales and Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Jacqueline Simpson |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | 224 |
Release | 1972 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780520021167 |
A translated selection devoted to supernatural beings, ghosts, and magic practices.
Icelandic Folk Tales
Title | Icelandic Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 167 |
Release | 2020-11-30 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0750996315 |
Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking to drag lost loves into their graves – or they may simply demand a pinch of your snuff. Some of the stories in this collection are classic Icelandic tales, while others are completely new to English translation. Hjörleifur has always been deeply interested in the rich lore of his island. His grandparents provided a second home in his upbringing and taught him much about the past through their own way of life. Hjörleifur is dedicated to breathing fresh life into the stories he loves.
A Traveller's Guide to Icelandic Folk Tales
Title | A Traveller's Guide to Icelandic Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Jón R. Hjálmarsson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 228 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Fairy tales |
ISBN |
The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk Tales
Title | The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Heidi Herman |
Publisher | Hekla Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | 133 |
Release | 2016-10-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0998281603 |
Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation. First written down hundreds of years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamed Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discover a world of mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise. 2017 Book Excellence Award Winner for Multicultural Fiction 2018 International Book Awards - Award Winning Finalist in the Category "Fiction: Short Story"
Tales of the elves : icelandic folktales for children
Title | Tales of the elves : icelandic folktales for children PDF eBook |
Author | Anna Kristín Ásbjörnsdóttir |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Elves |
ISBN | 9789979788805 |