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Folktales of Norway (Folktales of the World), , Very Good Book
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780226105109
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226105105
ISBN-13
9780226105109
eBay Product ID (ePID)
75591
Product Key Features
Book Title
Folktales of Norway
Number of Pages
330 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1968
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, Europe / General
Features
Reprint
Genre
Social Science, Fiction, History
Book Series
Folktales of the World Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
13.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
64-015830
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Often lacking the clear episodic structure of folktales about talking animals and magic objects, legends grow from retellings of personal experiences. Christiansen isolated some seventy-seven legend types, and many of these are represented here in absorbing stories of St. Olaf, hidden treasures, witches, and spirits of the air, water, and earth. The ugly, massively strong, but slow-witted trolls are familiar to English-speaking readers. Less well-known, but the subject of an enormous number of legends, are the more manlike yet sinister " huldre -folk" who live in houses and try to woo human girls. These tales reflect the wildness of Norway, its mountains, forests, lakes, and sea, and the stalwart character of its sparse population. "The translation is excellent, retaining the traditional Norwegian style . . . the tales themselves will also appeal to the interested layman."-- Library Journal, Often lacking the clear episodic structure of folktales about talking animals and magic objects, legends grow from retellings of personal experiences. Christiansen isolated some seventy-seven legend types, and many of these are represented here in absorbing stories of St. Olaf, hidden treasures, witches, and spirits of the air, water, and earth. The ugly, massively strong, but slow-witted trolls are familiar to English-speaking readers. Less well-known, but the subject of an enormous number of legends, are the more manlike yet sinister " huldre -folk" who live in houses and try to woo human girls. These tales reflect the wildness of Norway, its mountains, forests, lakes, and sea, and the stalwart character of its sparse population. "The translation is excellent, retaining the traditional Norwegian style . . . the tales themselves will also appeal to the interested layman."- Library Journal
LC Classification Number
GR221.C5
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- b***7 (53)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe quality was poor. The book was listed as very good condition. This book had several spots where the cover was worn away. It also had several large stickers stuck to the binding. The seller did refund my money immediately but it is disappointing to have to go through all of this.
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- b***7 (53)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe quality was poor. The book was listed as very good condition. This book had several spots where the cover was worn away. It also had several large stickers stuck to the binding. The seller did refund my money immediately but it is disappointing to have to go through all of this.
- a***y (50)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFast, friendly and accurate!
- e***e (2532)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCame as described