Nordic Tales, Chronicle Books
Nordic Tales, Chronicle Books
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Nordic Tales
Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

Author: Chronicle Books

Narrator: Allan Corduner, Juha Sorola

Unabridged: 4 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/13/2019


Synopsis

Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.

Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.

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.

• Offers a fascinating view into Nordic culture
• The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art
• Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa

Nordic Tales will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in the rich history of Nordic culture.

Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights.

• A perfect audiobook for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of Nordic culture, people of Nordic ancestry, and bibliophiles looking for a comforting wintertime listen
• Add it to the collection of books like D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

Reviews

Goodreads review by Teodora on April 25, 2020

The moment I discovered this book, I got a burning desire to drink strong black coffee and start learning Icelandic. One question though, where can I find a Viking ship to hop on and sail away from my isolation?......more

Goodreads review by Trish on February 23, 2021

I've had the books of this series (so far, there are 7 of which I currently own 4) for a while but only now found the time to finally read them. We get 16 Nordic tales in this book. For a mythology lover, that is woefully short and not enough by far. They are therefore affording just a glimpse at the......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 26, 2023

Charming illustrations, beautiful binding, ribbon bookmark, embossed cover, everything I wanted from a gorgeous collection of stories from around Scandinavia. The final story, which is long and seems bizarre and a weird inclusion, but some of the others like the Mouse Bride are just TOO darling, and......more