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Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark (Nordic Folklore and Stories, Illustrated Nordic Book for Teens and Adults) (Tales of)

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Format: Hardcover, Illustrated


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A deluxe volume of 16 traditional Nordic folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary artist Ulla Thynell. Welcome to a world of mystical adventure—where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, this collection of traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore comes to life with glowing contemporary illustrations that conjure dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. At once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling, Nordic Tales will enthrall fairy tale fans and captivate those interested in the rich history of Nordic culture. POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Nordic Tales, discover Ghostly Tales, Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Nordic Tales makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely beautiful book" is "a wonderful compilation."Perfect for: Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Anyone who enjoys timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Adding to the shelf alongside books like D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, Stephen Fry’s Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos, Heroes, Troy), or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 168 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452174474


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 71


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.85 x 0.85 x 9.3 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ Tales


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  • Wonderful stories!
Format: Hardcover
I absolutely loved these stories! I read one each night so I could enjoy each one. The book is beautiful and very well made with a ribbon bookmark. The drawings were beautiful. I plan to order the other books in this series.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025 by Julia

  • Great Book!
Format: Hardcover
Arrived in amazing condition! I would also like to mention the fantastic cover, absolutely gorgeous. I love this book so much, and I find myself frequently re-reading it. Great stories, great writing, and beautiful artwork. I also loved the new book smell it had, y'know the nice smell of new parchment. I will absolutely be buying from this author again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024 by Vicaveria

  • 👍🏻
Format: Hardcover
Purchased for a Christmas present for my Norwegian neighbor. UFDA...She was happy as a chicken in the corn crib.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2026 by Scott Russell

  • Gorgeous book full of magical tales
Format: Hardcover
Beautiful book with gorgeous illustrations and full of wonderful stories about knights and princesses and giants and trolls and witches and dragons and all the good stuff you would expect from your favorite folk tales. Most of these were new to me but they are fun to read and can be enjoyed by all. I just read it prior to giving it as a gift and I am positive my niece is going to love it. Highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020 by Drew

  • Clunky Prose
Format: Hardcover
Clunky prose, but beautifully designed layout and nice illustrations. I have to take a star off because the writing/ translation is awful! Very wordy and confusing at times when reading out loud. From a major publisher like chronicle books, I expect much higher quality writing/ translations. But the bones of the stories are there, and if you can get over the writing style, these are great folktales to read with the family. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by Katy Becker

  • So good!!!
Format: Hardcover
LOVE!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025 by julie sergel

  • Loved reading it, especially outloud
Format: Kindle
The stories were cute, and while I am not an expert on Scandinavian/Norse culture, it felt accurate to how culturally folktales are told in the region. There are tidbits on why stories tend to follow particular themes (such as why most main characters in stories are the youngest sibling). They do provide sources to where the short stories were sourced, so you can tell the authors didn't just make them up and try to pass them off as traditional. As for the content of the stories themselves, there are some damn clever protagonists. Art is super gorgeous too! From a critical standpoint, the author's voice may be difficult for some people, since it is written the way you'd expect traditionally oral stories to be told. I can read it out loud to kids and keep them interested, but just reading it late at night quietly can put me to sleep, since the flow is on the choppy side. If you like to write, there's good inspiration material in here. And if you're interesting in getting to know more about norse folk culture, check it out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021 by KILL!Roy

  • Beautiful book
Format: Hardcover
The hard book cover n illustration are vivid and beautiful. The print is slightly smaller than I prefer, but it's a lovely book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025 by Alice

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