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Publisher Price: $47.99
ISBN13: 9781397669964
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Published: Dec 3 2025
Pages: 510
Weight: 1.56
Height: 1.39 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
This collection presents a wide-ranging anthology of Scandinavian folk narratives gathered by George Webbe Dasent, showcasing the rich storytelling traditions that flourished across the Norse world. Drawing on material reminiscent of the Grimm Brothers and other foundational folklore collectors, it features tales filled with giants, trolls, witches, enchanted tasks, and talking animals.
Dasent's extensive introduction situates recurring motifs within the beliefs and cultural patterns of pre-Christian Norse societies, offering valuable context for understanding how these stories functioned within their historical milieu. The volume balances scholarly insight-complete with detailed notes-with accessible, engaging prose in the tales themselves, making it suitable for both academic readers and general audiences.
An added appendix of West Indian Anansi stories broadens the collection's comparative scope. Together, these narratives illuminate the imaginative landscape of Scandinavian folklore and the enduring power of traditional storytelling.
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