The Penguin Book of Norse Myths

The Penguin Book of Norse Myths
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 439
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ISBN-10 : 9780141937410
ISBN-13 : 0141937416
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Book Synopsis The Penguin Book of Norse Myths by : Kevin Crossley-Holland

Download or read book The Penguin Book of Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1996-10-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEFINITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RETELLING OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY 'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the Trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book, discover the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. 'An excellent introduction to Norse Mythology' Amazon Review 'Extremely well written, highly engaging and entertaining' Amazon Review 'Viking myths and legends written in a humorous and enlightening way' Amazon Review


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