Swedish Folk Tales

Swedish Folk Tales

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Publisher: Floris Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Bauer�s trolls and giants inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. Perfect for Tolkien fans.


The Norwegian Fairy Book

The Norwegian Fairy Book

Author: Klara Stroebe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13:

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"The Norwegian Fairy Book" by Klara Stroebe (translated by Frederick Herman Martens). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.


Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales

Author: Emelie Oberg

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2017-03-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1423646622

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Reminiscent of classic Swedish fairy tales, Emelie Lidehäll Öberg's debut coloring book is full of sweetly sleeping animals, dolls come to life, and whimsical abodes.


The Swedish Fairytale Book

The Swedish Fairytale Book

Author: Various Authors

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2021-05-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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Musaicum Books presents to you the collection of the greatest Swedish fairy tales: Knös Lasse, My Thrall! Finn, the Giant, and the Minster of Lund The Skalunda Giant Yuletide Specters Silverwhite and Lillwacker StompePilt The Girl and the Snake Faithful and Unfaithful Starkad and Bale The Werewolf First Born, First Wed The Lame Dog The Mount of the Golden Queen Old Hopgiant The Princess and the Glass Mountain Queen Crane Tales of the Trolls Charcoal Nils and the Troll-Woman The Three Dogs The Poor Devil How Smaland and Schonen Came To Be The Evil One and KittaGrau The Lady of Pintorp The Specter in Fjelkinge The Rooster, the Hand-Mill and the Swarm of Hornets Torre Jeppe The Man Who Died on Holy Innocents'


Swedish Fairy Tales

Swedish Fairy Tales

Author: Nils Gabriel Djurklou (friherre)

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780781807173

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A unique blend of enchantment, adventure, comedy and romance make this collection of Swedish fairy tales a treasury in any library. Originally published by Baron G Djurklou in the 1880s, the tales are written in the dialect of the Swedish peasantry. Hippocrene Books is pleased to bring this 1901 English translations of the Baron's stories back into print for today's readers. The translation retains the humorous and colloquial style of the original 18 stories, and opens up a world of magic talking animals, princesses and princes, trolls and witches endearing and mischievous of all ages.


The Fairy Tale Art of John Bauer

The Fairy Tale Art of John Bauer

Author: John Bauer

Publisher: Redcrest Publishing

Published: 2018-04-13

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781999667702

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Born in 1882 John Albert Bauer was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and in 1904 he illustrated his first book, 'Lappland'. He is best known for his illustrations in early editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll' (Among Gnomes and Trolls), featuring stories of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. Bauer's troll illustrations were of a grotesque style but with a touch of humour, appealing to both children and adults alike. Most of his works are watercolours usually in muted colours over pen and ink line work. This enchanting compilation features 83 of Bauer's best works mostly from various editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll'. This superb collection is certain to delight lovers of fairy tale illustration and also Bauer admirers.


Swedish Folktales and Legends

Swedish Folktales and Legends

Author: Lone Thygesen Blecher

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 9780816645756

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"Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative collection of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mythical, these are lively translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish National Folklore Archives and numerous private collections, while the humorous and dramatic illustrations are gathered from classic volumes of Swedish folktales. Lone Thygesen Blecher's engaging introduction details the purpose and background of folktales and legends as well as the history of their collection. This distinctive selection presents the storytelling artistry of Sweden's lush folkloric tradition.


Nordic Tales

Nordic Tales

Author: Chronicle Books

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9781452174471

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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.