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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

    par Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous ...
    Traduit par 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. ... En savoir plus

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  • Norse Fairy & Folk Tales

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • The Story of Burnt Njal

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

    par Anonymous ...
    Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • POPULAR TALES FROM THE NORSE - 59 Scandinavian Folk Tales

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • Norse Sagas

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

    par Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Darcy Wycombe8 ...
    Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition.

    par Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Aria Caldwell8 ...
    Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • Popular Tales from the Norse

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • Popular Tales From the Norse

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • Thorr's hunt for his hammer

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Epic Norse Mythology and Viking Sagas: Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Myths from Ancient Scandinavia

    par Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Traduit par William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary tradition. This volume encompasses a varied range of styles from legendary to historical sagas, each contributing its own voice to the rich tapestry of Norse lore. Through a tapestry of battles, ... En savoir plus

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  • THE SAGA OF GISLI THE OUTLAW - A Viking Saga

    par Anon E. Mouse, Translated by George Webbe Dasent, Illustrated by C. E. ST. JOHN-MILDMAY ...
    THE EVENTS described in the saga of Gisli the Soursop reach from about the year AD930 to AD980, in a time when the law of Iceland had not yet been established. Men were ruled by their conscience and Gisli, a champion of Iceland, was outlawed for murder by the Chieftain Bork at the Thorsness Thing, or Council Meeting.But besides his sentence he was doomed, even before his birth. He and his kin were ... En savoir plus

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