Nordic Tales Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea.A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear.This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

ISBN:	9781452174471
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Imprint:	Chronicle Books
Published date:	13 Aug 2019
DEWEY:	398.20948
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	11091
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	706g
Height:	200mm
Width:	237mm
Spine width:	18mm

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