Kevin crossleyholland after a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Read the penguin book of norse myths gods of the vikings by kevin crossley holland available from rakuten kobo. Kevin crossleyholland retells the norse myths in clear, attractive. Part of the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library drawing on a wide range of souces, the author has recreated 32 classic norse myths that compete in power with greek mythology. An anthology kevin crossleyholland oxford university press 2009 nordic religion in the viking age by thomas dubois university of pennsylvania press 1999 the viking world by brink and price routledge. Kevin crossleyholland is a poet, translator, playwright, and awardwinning author of childrens books. His king arthur trilogy has been translated into twentytwo languages and has sold more than a million copies. Honors he has received include the guardian childrens fiction award and the tir na nog award. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library paperback by kevin crossleyholland on. The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin. The penguin book of norse myths ebook by kevin crossley.
His king arthur trilogy has sold more than a million copies and has been translated into twentyfive languages. Descargar libro the penguin book of norse myths ebook del autor kevin crossleyholland isbn 9780141937410 en pdf o epub completo. Published in penguin books as the norse myths 1982. An excellent introduction, notes, and a glossary provide mythological and historical backgrounds and suggest parallels with myths in other parts of the world. Editions of the norse myths by kevin crossleyholland goodreads. Click download or read online button to get the norse myths book now. The penguin book of norse myths ebook by kevin crossleyholland. Kevin crossleyholland is an eminent poet, translator and prizewinning childrens author. The penguin book of norse myths by kevin crossleyholland. The norse myths pantheon fairy tale and folklore library. Dramatic, compelling and comprehensive the great cycle of norse myths are retold for the modern reader in the penguin book of norse myths by kevin crossleyholland.
Click download or read online button to get norse myths book now. Gods of the vikings comments end users have not yet left their overview of the game, you arent make out the print however. Kevin crossley holland s the norse myths are a very readable collection of tales myths from the land of the norse. Norse myths by kevin crossley holland, first edition. The scandinavian myths form a linked chain of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and goddesses, mastersmiths and magicians. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Norse myths by kevin crossley holland, first edition abebooks.
But his introductory material and thorough endnotes show him to be a formidable historian and cultural anthropologist as well, steeped in this era and its literature. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. In this gripping book kevin crossleyholland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library by kevin crossleyholland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Tales of odin, thor and loki, walker studio by kevin. Brute power seems to emanate from the pages of norse myths. Their creator is a thirteenthcentury icelandic chieftain by the name of snorri sturluson. A guide to gods, heroes, rituals, and beliefs by john lindow oxford university press, u. Myths of gods and monsters kevin crossleyholland the norse myths are second only to the greek myths in their greatness and power, and and these stories of giants striding across the nordic landscape, of stallions pulling the suns chariot, of the trickster lokis. The norse myths hardcover published september 12th 1980 by pantheon pantheon fairy tale and folklore library, hardcover, 276 pages. Kevin crossleyholland has published several outstanding collections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an awardwinning poet and author of childrens books. Editions of the norse myths by kevin crossleyholland.
The norse myths download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The norse myths by crossleyholland, kevin, introduce and retold by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Crossleyhollands stunning collection of norse myths is gold for storytellers, educators, and norse enthusiaststhis is a must have for storytellers and certainly a valuable classroom resource to begin units on mythology and culture. Norse mythology explores the magical myths and legends of norway, sweden, denmark, iceland and vikingage greenlandoutlining along the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. Gods of the vikings thus far in regards to the ebook we now have the penguin book of norse myths. His translations of old english poetry are brought together in the anglo. An extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of norse myths from a carnegiemedal winning author. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, paperback barnes. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland 9781406361841hardback. Here are thirtytwo classic myths that bring the viking world vividly to life. Publication date 1980 topics mythology, norse publisher new york. Buy norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, jeffrey alan love from waterstones today. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore.
The myths on this site are largely based on the translations of snorri sturlusons work by kevin crossleyholland an english translator, childrens author and poet. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get. Asgard home of the aesir, midgard home of humans, alfheim home of the elves, vanaheim home of the vanir. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, jeffrey alan love.
Longrecognized master of norse mythology kevin crossleyholland pairs with awardwinning artist jeffrey alan love for an exceptional look. Praise kevin crossleyholland retells the norse myths in clear, attractive prose. The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin crossleyholland and astonishing artist jeffrey alan love. Famous storytellers from jrr tolkien to neil gaiman have drawn their inspiration from the longhaired, meaddrinking, marauding and pillaging vikings. The mythic legacy of the scandinavians includes a cycle of stories filled with magnificent images from prechristian europe. Much like greek and roman mythology, norse myths are still with us. The book entitled the norse myths by kevin crossleyholland contains multiple series of myths throughout it. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. This is also a very comprehensive collection of myths that includes thirty two stories, some of which cannot be found in more slender volumes. The norse myths 1981 read online free book by kevin.
The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin crossleyholland and artist. Norse mythology not only has its gods, goddesses and immortals but also a myriad of other characters and creatures that populate the stories including giants, dwarfs. I picked this book up because i had limited exposure to religions and their myths other than the judeochristian pathway. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, paperback. The norse myths kevin crossley holland pdf 34 download. Read the penguin book of norse myths gods of the vikings by kevin crossleyholland available from rakuten kobo. Kevin crossleyholland, read online free in epub,txt at. The norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance.