Icelandic Folk and Fairy Tales by Árnason, Jón; Hallmundsson, May & Hallmundsson, Hallberg [ed & trans] - 1987

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Reykjavik. 2002. Icelandic Review. Reprinted Paperback Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 9979510447. Selected and translated with a foreword and notes by May and Hallberg Hallmundsson. Illustrations by Kjartan Gudjonsson. 123 pages. paperback. keywords: Iceland Scandinavia Mythology . FROM THE PUBLISHER - ‘Nowhere does a nation bare its soul to the same extent as in its popular lore, its folktales,‘ say translators May and Hallberg Hallmundsson in their introduction to this selection of Icelandic folk and fairy tales. Spanning the rich folk tradition from ghosts and elves to sorcerers, saints and outlaws, the stories reflect everyday life in Iceland through the centuries, throwing a unique light on the Icelandic character in humorous as well as series circumstances. The Hallmundssons have selected and translated all the tales in this volume from the classic collection of 19th-century folklorist Jon Arnason, who devoted years of his life to recording stories preserved by oral tradition since… Read More

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Iceland Review, 2000 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. 123 pp..

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Collectible Fine Trade Paperback Clean 123 pp. Iceland Review. Printed abd published in Iceland. Wonderful b/w drawings by Kjartan Gudjonsson. Real tales of Elves or Huldufolk and Ghost tales like Vampires that are Scary, even polar bears. Clear evidence Irish or Westman were in Iceland before sailing west again. Great illustrations capture the spirit. See our Three Geese in Flight Book Scans of Cover, Complete Table of Contents and Sample Illustation.

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