The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, 9780394748467, available at book. Buy the penguin book of norse myths by kevin crossleyholland. In the norse myths, kevin crossleyholland gathers together thirtytwo myths important to the scandinavian culture. The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin crossley holland and artist jeffrey alan love. Kevin john william crossleyholland born 7 february 1941 is an english translator, childrens author and poet. The norse myths are one of the most significant collections of stories in human history and. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland scholastic. His best known work is probably the arthur trilogy 20002003, for which he won the guardian prize and other recognition crossleyholland and his 1985 novella storm won the annual carnegie medal from the library association, recognising the years outstanding childrens book by. Set in the legendary scandinavian past, beowulf comes to the aid of the danish king hrothgar by killing the terrifying monster grendel and its vengeful mother. Kevin crossleyholland retells the norse myths in clear, attractive prose. Novels by significant childrens authors children of winter by b. Kevin crossley holland official site kevin crossley holland author, translator, and his retellings of traditional tale include the penguin book of norse myths and british folk tales pdf quantum computation and quantum information.
In this gripping book kevin crossley holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. Norse myth by kevin crossleyholland and jeffrey alan. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library. With fiery, lyrical prose and shadowy, sinewy illustrations, this is a wintry marvel of doom, hope, cruelty and imagination.
May 24, 2011 kevin crossley holland is a poetscholar. Asgard home of the aesir, midgard home of humans, alfheim home of the elves, vanaheim home of the vanir. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Thirtytwo scandinavian myths tell stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds. The norse myths introduced and retold by keven crossleyholland this is a softcover book. Sep 28, 2017 brute power seems to emanate from the pages of norse myths. The ultimate online guide to norse mythology and religion. The book entitled the norse myths by kevin crossleyholland contains multiple series of myths throughout it.
Like lancelyn greens, his version is collected into a series of roughly sequential stories, beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the hope of rebirth after. Apr 25, 2019 jackie morris, illustrator of the lost words kevin crossley holland s and jeffrey alan loves rendition of norse myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. The norse myths introduced and retold by keven crossley holland this is a softcover book. His best known work is probably the arthur trilogy 20002003, for which he won the guardian prize and other recognition. Kevin crossley holland poet, translator of beowolf, editor of related books for childrenhas provided a readers guide to the myths and retold the key narratives, as parts of a single, developing story, from the creation to ragnarok, or in popular parlance the twilight of the gods.
Norse myths by kevincrossleyholland, illustrated by jeffrey alan love. He and his wife linda live near burnham market and his stories merge past and. Crossley holland norse myths norse mythology for smart people. One of britains greatest collectors and tellers of stories is kevin crossley holland and this winter the north norfolk author has brought together some of his favourite tales. Longrecognized master of norse mythology kevin crossleyholland pairs with awardwinning artist jeffrey alan love for an exceptional look. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, jeffrey alan love. An extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of norse myths from a carnegiemedal winning author.
The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland librarything. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland goodreads. Stories of norse gods and heroes by annie klingensmith consists of 20 chapters, each a story from norse mythology. Publication date 1980 topics mythology, norse publisher new york. Crossley holland norse myths norse mythology for smart. In the norse myths, kevin crossley holland gathers together thirtytwo myths important to the scandinavian culture. As the title suggests, this book is intended as an introduction to norse myths, aimed at readers with little or no knowledge of the subject. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland fictiondb.
The mythologies of the germanicnordic people have always been interesting to me so it was fun to read through these tales and also see the connections between other cultures and. Kevin crossley holland is a wellknown poet and prizewinning author for children. The author, carolyne larrington, is an academic who has written several popular books. Beowulf kevin crossleyholland oxford university press. His most recent work includes thor and the master of magic 2009, a new viking saga the bracelet of bones 2011, scramasax 2012, stars of mine 20, and heartsong 2015. In this most stylish and magical retelling of viking mythology, accomplished storyteller, kevin crossleyholland has provided. Published in penguin books as the norse myths 1982. But his introductory material and thorough endnotes show him to be a formidable historian and cultural anthropologist as well, steeped in this era and its literature. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Penguin book of norse myths gods of the vikings by. Buy norse myths by kevin crossleyholland with free. Buy norse myths by kevin crossley holland 9781406361841 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore.
The gods of the vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by carnegie medalwinning author kevin crossleyholland and artist jeffrey alan love. Kevin crossleyhollands retelling of 32 norse myths, beginning with the worlds creation and ending with ragnarok, along with notes on which source was used for which retelling. Crossleyholland is the author of the penguin book of norse myths for an adult audience, and he has very ably adapted his knowledge into thrilling tales for children and teens. The heart of the book consists of 32 myths, arranged in basically a chronological order beginning with the creation of the world ymir, and ending with ragnarok. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, paperback. Very short stories by kevin crossleyholland paperback 4. Gods of the vikings by kevin crossleyholland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kevin crossley holland s and jeffrey alan loves rendition of norse myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. Veteran storysmith crossley holland has presented versions of these extracts from the prose edda before, but here he recasts them into stately retellings that get extra measures of menace and gloom from the heavy shadows and big, indistinct figures that love places on nearly every doublecolumned spread. Of beauty and nothingness blog stunning artwork and vivid, gory storytelling combine in this collection. Many of the norse myths are fragmented or lost and kevin crossleyholland does a good job assembling their various pieces into a linear narrative that makes sense. A series of intertwined tales which together form a strange and fantastical world teeming with gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, battles and couplings, the norse myths are as exciting to read as they. Norse myths kevin crossleyholland 9780763695002 netgalley.
Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland boomerang books. He and his minnesotaborn wife live in norfolk, england. The norse myths kevin crossley holland pdf 34 download 85e802781a the. Mar 02, 2004 the norse myths kevin crossley holland.
Artist and illustrator jeffrey alan love has contributed marvellously to this hardcover edition, which uses the interplay of words and images to reinforce the epic. Magpies, july, 1991, kevin crossleyholland, the flying word, the word of life. Buy norse myths by kevin crossleyholland 9781406361841 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of allpowerful odin. Tales of odin, thor and loki walker studio amazon uk. And alongside the old stories of fairies and changelings, foolish kings and wise peasants, rooted in our rural past, he smuggles in some more modern mysteries, saying. Sep 28, 2017 longrecognized master of norse mythology kevin crossley holland pairs with awardwinning artist jeffrey alan love for an exceptional look at the viking gods. This provides a huge variety in a relatively short format and an affordable. A lifetime later, beowulf courageously prepares for another great battle. In this gripping book kevin crossleyholland brings alive the passion. Many of the norse myths are fragmented or lost and kevin crossley holland does a good job assembling their various pieces into a linear narrative that makes sense. Included are tales of odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods. Kevin crossleyholland is a fellow of the royal society of literature and an honorary fellow of st. Kevin crossleyholland is a wellknown poet and prizewinning author for children.
The penguin book of norse myths by kevin crossleyholland. The finest literary work passed down to us from anglosaxon times, beowulf celebrates the existence of heroism in a dark world of feuds, violence, and uncertainty. The norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. The stories are very good renderings of the myths, but they arent very vivid and the characters are a little stiff for a retelling.
Oct 23, 2017 crossley holland is the author of the penguin book of norse myths for an adult audience, and he has very ably adapted his knowledge into thrilling tales for children and teens. In defence of the term myth by aemma recently, ive had the occasion to discuss with a fellow heathen the use of the term myth with respect to its appropriateness in defining what our sacred stories our lore really are all about. The author starts off with a 25page or so introduction to the myths, covering the norse world, cosmology, the pantheon of norse gods, the sources, and the general structure of the myths. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland, paperback barnes.
Brute power seems to emanate from the pages of norse myths. These dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the scandinavian myth cycle one of the. The scandinavian myths form a linked chain of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and goddesses, mastersmiths and magicians. Here are thirtytwo classic myths that bring the viking world vivi. Norse myths by kevin crossleyholland illustrated by jeffrey alan love an extraordinary and enthralling illustrated anthology of norse myths from a carnegiemedal winning author. The norse myths by kevin crossleyholland in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. Thirtytwo scandinavian myths tell stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation. Nov 12, 2015 the norse myths by kevin crossley holland in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. An excellent introduction, notes, and a glossary provide mythological and historical backgrounds and suggest parallels with myths in other parts of the world. Choose an author who has written a wide selection of books, including short. Kevin crossleyholland has published several outstanding collections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an awardwinning poet and author of childrens books. Here are thirtytwo classic myths that bring the prechristian scandinavian world vividly to life.
Kevin crossley hollands and jeffrey alan loves rendition of norse myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. May 08, 2015 stories of norse gods and heroes by annie klingensmith consists of 20 chapters, each a story from norse mythology. These myths provide explanations for the ways of the ancient world and give the reader insight into the beliefs of the nordic pagans. The norse myths the pantheon fairy tale and folklore library 8601417032572. Jackie morris, illustrator of the lost words kevin crossley hollands and jeffrey alan loves rendition of norse myths is the best of many recent versions for children aged nine and above. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Norse myths kevin crossleyholland bok 9781406361841.
Twenty tales of gods, giants, and dwarfs, of mighty feats and epic trickery. Sep 14, 2012 kevin crossleyholland has published several outstanding collections of myths, legends, and folktales, and is an awardwinning poet and author of childrens books. Norse myths by crossleyholland, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stories by significant childrens authors storm by kevin crossleyholland. Norse myths by crossley holland, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Im a known collector of fancy editions of timeless tales, and a sucker for all things mythological, so i was very excited to pick up kevin crossleyhollands illustrated norse myths. Longrecognized master of norse mythology kevin crossleyholland pairs with awardwinning artist jeffrey alan love for an exceptional look at the viking gods.