Author: Stephen Badman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326150812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Tales from Denmark is a collection of stories hitherto unavailable to English speaking audiences. Recorded at source by Danish folklorist Evald Tang Kristensen towards the latter part of the 1800s, They were told to him by storytellers from different social positions; the majority of whom were well versed in the hardships of the rural life of the times. The stories are brim full of shrewd observations, humour, invention, down to earth advice and are as fresh and relevant today as when they were told over a century ago.
Tales from Denmark - Hardcover
Author: Stephen Badman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326150812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Tales from Denmark is a collection of stories hitherto unavailable to English speaking audiences. Recorded at source by Danish folklorist Evald Tang Kristensen towards the latter part of the 1800s, They were told to him by storytellers from different social positions; the majority of whom were well versed in the hardships of the rural life of the times. The stories are brim full of shrewd observations, humour, invention, down to earth advice and are as fresh and relevant today as when they were told over a century ago.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326150812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Tales from Denmark is a collection of stories hitherto unavailable to English speaking audiences. Recorded at source by Danish folklorist Evald Tang Kristensen towards the latter part of the 1800s, They were told to him by storytellers from different social positions; the majority of whom were well versed in the hardships of the rural life of the times. The stories are brim full of shrewd observations, humour, invention, down to earth advice and are as fresh and relevant today as when they were told over a century ago.
Nordic Tales
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452174471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452174471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.
Danish Folktales, Legends, and Other Stories
Author: Timothy R. Tangherlini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788763541183
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This book shows how the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confronted a military superpower and achieved independence in the Baltic "Singing Revolution". When attacked by Soviet soldiers in public displays of violent force, singing Balts maintained faith in non-violent political action. As an inspiration to all nations, the non-violent Baltic independence movement revolutionised each country through singing and smiling. The "Singing Revolution" is indeed the essence of the Baltic way, and began in 1987 as a public revolt against Soviet restrictions on free speech and assembly. The revolutions and following elections in 1990 resulted in three separate governments and a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The book seeks to answer questions such as why the struggle for Baltic independence came to be called the Singing Revolution? What did they sing? And what role did singing play in the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian campaigns of political mobilisation and non-violent action? Furthermore, and uniquely for this publication, it explores, in great depth, the songs that gave the revolution its name, translating and interpreting over 110 choral, rock, and folk songs in their poetic, cultural, and historical context.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788763541183
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This book shows how the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confronted a military superpower and achieved independence in the Baltic "Singing Revolution". When attacked by Soviet soldiers in public displays of violent force, singing Balts maintained faith in non-violent political action. As an inspiration to all nations, the non-violent Baltic independence movement revolutionised each country through singing and smiling. The "Singing Revolution" is indeed the essence of the Baltic way, and began in 1987 as a public revolt against Soviet restrictions on free speech and assembly. The revolutions and following elections in 1990 resulted in three separate governments and a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The book seeks to answer questions such as why the struggle for Baltic independence came to be called the Singing Revolution? What did they sing? And what role did singing play in the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian campaigns of political mobilisation and non-violent action? Furthermore, and uniquely for this publication, it explores, in great depth, the songs that gave the revolution its name, translating and interpreting over 110 choral, rock, and folk songs in their poetic, cultural, and historical context.
Hans Christian Andersen
Author:
Publisher: Pelangi ePublishing Sdn Bhd
ISBN: 9674310738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
This book is suitable for children age 9 and above. Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are very well-known throughout the whole world. His popular stories include The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and The Princess and the Pea. Read about how a boy from simple beginnings became a famous poet and writer loved by children all over the world and respected by royalty.
Publisher: Pelangi ePublishing Sdn Bhd
ISBN: 9674310738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
This book is suitable for children age 9 and above. Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are very well-known throughout the whole world. His popular stories include The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and The Princess and the Pea. Read about how a boy from simple beginnings became a famous poet and writer loved by children all over the world and respected by royalty.
Hans Andersen, His Classic Fairy Tales
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385133647
Category : Children's stories, Danish
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Eighteen of the Danish author's most familiar tales, including "The Darning Needle," "Little Claus and Big Claus," and "The Old House."
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385133647
Category : Children's stories, Danish
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Eighteen of the Danish author's most familiar tales, including "The Darning Needle," "Little Claus and Big Claus," and "The Old House."
Tales of the Night
Author: Peter Høeg
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374272549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A collection of chiaroscuro stories by a Danish writer. One is on a woman idealizing love who discovers its reality, another is on a judge who runs off with a young man he just sentenced for homosexuality, a third is on a 1920s European whose eyes are opened to the dark side of civilizing African natives. By the author of The Woman and the Ape.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374272549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A collection of chiaroscuro stories by a Danish writer. One is on a woman idealizing love who discovers its reality, another is on a judge who runs off with a young man he just sentenced for homosexuality, a third is on a 1920s European whose eyes are opened to the dark side of civilizing African natives. By the author of The Woman and the Ape.
Swedish Folk Tales
Author:
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Bauer�s trolls and giants inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. Perfect for Tolkien fans.
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Bauer�s trolls and giants inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. Perfect for Tolkien fans.
Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626862753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626862753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 923
Book Description
Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.
The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822386992
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
On the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon. While Andersen’s tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, English-language readers have until now had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at the New Yorker, offer a much-needed modern translation. In this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen’s literary legacy, including such classics as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” as well as largely unfamiliar stories like “By the Outermost Sea.” Illuminating notes clarify references in the tales. And in an introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and Søren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths; and they bring to life Andersen’s fascinating relationship with the United States. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen will delight readers of all ages.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822386992
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
On the bicentennial of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth, this collection takes Andersen out of the nursery and places him squarely in the literary pantheon. While Andersen’s tales continue to seize the imagination with their singular blend of simplicity, eccentricity, and charm, English-language readers have until now had to content themselves with inaccurate retellings and inadequate translations. Diana Crone Frank, a Danish novelist and linguist, and Jeffrey Frank, a novelist and editor at the New Yorker, offer a much-needed modern translation. In this collection are twenty-two tales that best represent Andersen’s literary legacy, including such classics as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” as well as largely unfamiliar stories like “By the Outermost Sea.” Illuminating notes clarify references in the tales. And in an introductory essay, the Franks explore the writer and his times, placing the enigmatic and often bizarre figure of Andersen among his literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens and Søren Kierkegaard, with whom he crossed paths; and they bring to life Andersen’s fascinating relationship with the United States. Illustrated with the delicate and beautiful drawings that accompanied the original Danish publication, The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen will delight readers of all ages.
Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales, The (Illustrated with Interactive Elements
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062692597
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Featuring beloved characters such as the Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and the Snow Queen, a deluxe full-color edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytales, illustrated with stunning drawings and interactive artwork from MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise—the perfect companion for fans of the Disney live-action film The Little Mermaid which will include a mix of songs from Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken. Nearly two hundred years after its publication in 1837, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairytales continue to inspire young imaginations. This beautiful unabridged edition brings together many of the Danish writer’s favorite stories that have become literary classics, including "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Snow Queen", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor’s New Clothes", and more. The thirteen stories in The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales are illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and ten exclusive interactive features including: A dial with six mermaids A Duckling transforming into a swan Mattresses that pull away to reveal a pea The Snow Queen’s palace Gorgeously designed, this keepsake illustrated edition—the fourth book in Harper Design’s series of reimagined children’s classics—will be treasured by readers of all ages for generations to come.
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062692597
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Featuring beloved characters such as the Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and the Snow Queen, a deluxe full-color edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytales, illustrated with stunning drawings and interactive artwork from MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise—the perfect companion for fans of the Disney live-action film The Little Mermaid which will include a mix of songs from Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken. Nearly two hundred years after its publication in 1837, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairytales continue to inspire young imaginations. This beautiful unabridged edition brings together many of the Danish writer’s favorite stories that have become literary classics, including "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Snow Queen", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor’s New Clothes", and more. The thirteen stories in The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales are illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and ten exclusive interactive features including: A dial with six mermaids A Duckling transforming into a swan Mattresses that pull away to reveal a pea The Snow Queen’s palace Gorgeously designed, this keepsake illustrated edition—the fourth book in Harper Design’s series of reimagined children’s classics—will be treasured by readers of all ages for generations to come.