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  • Popular Tales from the Norse

    Asbjörnsen and Moe, in Dasent's English

    by George Webbe Dasent ...
    Norwegian tales as Asbjørnsen and Moe collected them: the three billy goats, the giant with no heart in his body, east of the sun and west of the moon, the boy who became rich by not being frightened. Dasent translated them in 1859 in a Norse-sounding English that has never been bettered. The introduction argues that the tales are older than Christianity in the north; the stories argue it better. ... Read more

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  • Norse Sagas

    Kings' Sagas: Saga of Olaf Haraldson, Saga of Magnus the Good, Sagas of Icelanders: Saga of the Greenlanders, Erik the Red's Saga, Legendary Sagas: Volsunga Saga, Frithiof's Saga

    by Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous ...
    Translated by W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing ...
    Sagas are stories mostly about ancient Nordic and Germanic history, early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during the voyages and migration to Iceland and of feuds between Icelandic families. They were written in the Old Norse language, mainly in Iceland. Kings' sagas are of the lives of Scandinavian kings. They were composed in the 12th to 14th centuries. The Icelanders' sagas, a.k.a. ... Read more

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  • Norse Fairy & Folk Tales

    by Sir George Webbe Dasent, Charles John Tibbits, Katharine Pyle ...
    Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales.Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing nearly all others." They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful ... Read more

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  • The Story of Burnt Njal

    A Medieval Icelandic Saga of Law, Honor, Vengeance, and the Fragility of Social Order

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by George Webbe Dasent ...
    The Story of Burnt Njal, or Njáls saga, is a monumental Icelandic family saga tracing the intertwined lives of the lawman Njáll Þorgeirsson, the warrior Gunnar Hámundarson, and the feuding families whose loyalties, marriages, lawsuits, and acts of vengeance shape the narrative. Set largely in tenth- and eleventh-century Iceland, it moves from intimate domestic conflicts to the burning of Njáll and ... Read more

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  • POPULAR TALES FROM THE NORSE - 59 Scandinavian Folk Tales

    by Anon E. Mouse, Compiled & Translated by George Webbe-Dasent ...
    This is a volume of 59 Scandinavian folk tales collected over time by Asbjörnsen and Moe and translated into English by Sir George Webbe-Dasent. This is not a volume of Norse mythology per se; so if you are looking for tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, etc., we would refer you to a volume entitled The Children of Odin. Rather, this volume is more fairy and far less Viking in nature. This is an anthology ... Read more

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  • Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Epic Legacy of Norse Mythology and Viking Heroes

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Darcy Wycombe8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson0, George Webbe1, W.G. Collingwood2, J. Stefansson3, F. York Powell4, Edmund Head5, Arthur Middleton Reeves6 ...
    The 'Norse Sagas' anthology presents an enthralling exploration of medieval Scandinavian literature, bringing together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and histories that have profoundly influenced the realm of storytelling. This collection encapsulates the dramatic and often tumultuous narratives characteristic of Norse mythology and heroic sagas, ranging from epic battles and familial ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition.

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Aria Caldwell8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe0, W.G. Collingwood1, J. Stefansson2, F. York Powell3, Edmund Head4, Arthur Middleton Reeves5 ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas captures the sweeping breadth and captivating depth of Norse mythology and legend. This anthology delves into themes of heroism, destiny, and the interplay between humanity and the divine, capturing the essence of a fantastical world filled with gods, giants, and legendary sea voyages. Spanning varied literary styles, from the heroic epic to poignant elegies, the ... Read more

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  • Popular Tales from the Norse

    by SIR GEORGE WEBBE DASENT ...
    The collection includes various traditional stories from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, featuring tales of gods, heroes, giants, trolls, and other mythical creatures. These narratives often reflect the cultural heritage and beliefs of the Nordic people, offering readers insights into the rich oral tradition of the region.Sir George Webbe Dasent's translation of "Popular Tales from the ... Read more

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  • A Selection from the Norse Tales for the Use of Children

    by Sir George Webbe Dasent ...
    ONCE on a time there were two brothers; one was called True, and the other Untrue. True was always upright and good towards all, but Untrue was bad and full of lies, so that no one could believe what he said. Their mother was a widow, and hadn’t much to live on; so when her sons had grown up, she was forced to send them away that they might earn their bread in the world. Each got a little scrip ... Read more

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  • Popular Tales From the Norse

    by George Webbe Dasent ...
    THE first edition of these Tales being exhausted, and a demand having arisen for a second, the Translator has thought it right to add thirteen tales, which complete the translation of MM. Asbjörnsen and Moe's Collection, and to strengthen the Introduction by working in some new matter, and by working out some points which were only slightly sketched in the first edition. The favour with which the ... Read more

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  • Thorr's hunt for his hammer

    by George Webbe Dasent ...
    Sir George Webbe Dasent (1817-1896), Doctor of Civil Law, was a British lawyer, translator of folk tales and contributor to The Times.He was educated at Westminster School, King's College London, and Oxford University, where he befriended classmate John Thadeus Delane, future editor of The Times. After graduating from university in 1840 with a degree in Classical literature, he was appointed ... Read more

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  • Norse Legends (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Myths of Odin, Thor, Loki, Ragnarök, and Legendary Heroes from Medieval Scandinavian Saga Tradition

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Ronan Brantwell8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson0, George Webbe1, W.G. Collingwood2, J. Stefansson3, F. York Powell4, Edmund Head5, Arthur Middleton Reeves6 ...
    Norse Legends gathers the mythic and heroic imagination of medieval Scandinavia into a compact yet resonant collection, spanning creation myths, divine rivalries, prophetic visions, and tragic feats of legendary heroes. Its materials range from stark, allusive verse rooted in oral tradition to lucid prose retellings that systematize a complex pagan cosmos. Episodes concerning Odin's restless ... Read more

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