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All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. He writes beautifully, dramatically and accessibly, whether hes telling the story of oneeyed odin, thor s mighty hammer or tricky loki with the flaming hair. Published in penguin books as the norse myths 1982. These myths provide explanations for the ways of the ancient world and give the reader insight into the beliefs of the nordic pagans. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland 9781406361841. Kevin crossley hollands the norse myths are a very readable collection of tales myths from the land of the norse.
The norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. Kevin crossleyholland after a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold. Kevin crossleyholland retells the norse myths in clear, attractive prose. Longrecognized master of norse mythology kevin crossleyholland pairs with awardwinning artist jeffrey alan love for an exceptional look at the viking gods. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland illustrated by jeffrey alan love an extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of norse myths from a carnegiemedal winning author. The first book of his arthur trilogy, the seeing stone, won the guardian childrens fiction prize, and his novella storm won the carnegie medal. In the norse myths, kevin crossley holland gathers together thirtytwo myths important to the scandinavian culture. The norse myths by crossleyholland, kevin, introduce and retold by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin. Here are thirtytwo classic myths that bring the prechristian. I picked this book up because i had limited exposure to religions and their myths other than the judeochristian pathway.
His books include waterslain angels, a detective story set in north norfolk in 1955, and moored man. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland childrens book. His best known work is probably the arthur trilogy 20002003, for which he won the guardian prize and other recognition crossleyholland and his 1985 novella storm won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognising the years outstanding childrens book by. His best known work is probably the arthur trilogy 20002003, for which he won the guardian prize and other recognition. The scandinavian myths form a linked chain of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and goddesses, mastersmiths and magicians. Kevin crossleyholland books list of books by author. The penguin book of the norse myths compellingly retells these. Praise kevin crossleyholland retells the norse myths in clear, attractive prose. The first book of his arthur trilogy, the seeing stone.
He and his minnesotaborn wife live in norfolk, england. May 24, 2011 kevin crossley holland is a poetscholar. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, paperback. 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. The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin crossley holland and astonishing artist jeffrey alan love. The norse myths kevin crossley hollands the norse myths are a very readable collection of tales myths from the land of the norse. Tales of odin, thor and loki the first part of his arthur trilogy, the seeing stone won the guardian childrens fiction award, the smarties prize bronze medal, and the tir. Folktales of britain and ireland, and a brand new retelling for children of the norse myths. Nov 12, 2015 the norse myths by kevin crossley holland in doc, rtf, txt download e book.
The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library 8601417032572. Kevin crossleyholland has published several outstandingcollections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an awardwinning poet and author of childrens books. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland goodreads. Pulling information directly from the poetic edda and the prose edda, the author succeeds in capturing the stories for todays readers without sacrificing meaning or completely reinventing them.
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