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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think
Engelsk Hardback
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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think
Engelsk Hardback

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This brilliantly original and accessible guide explores how Valhalla and its Valkyries have inspired our cultural landscape, from Wagner to the Marvel Universe. Carolyne Larrington’s elegantly written retellings capture the beauty of the original myths, while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering the reader an intelligent and up-to-date take on these powerful stories.A ruggedly handsome blond man swings his huge hammer. Gaunt-faced figures with icicle crowns and frost-rimmed cheekbones march from the north through an endless winter. These strange supernatural figures might sound familiar—and also like creatures of myth and legend. Yet they haven’t stepped straight off the vellum of ancient manuscripts. Rather, these compelling characters are contemporary reimaginings of mythic figures from Old Norse mythology. All speak to our contemporary hopes and fears, bridging the gap between a vanished medieval past and a vibrant, living present. Larrington guides us on an enchanting journey through centuries of heroism, cruelty, and magic, while also exploring how these stories speak to the enduring human condition. This book is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Norse mythology and its cultural resonances through the centuries.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9780500252345
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0500252343
Udg. Dato:
2 mar 2023
Længde:
34mm
Bredde:
167mm
Højde:
243mm
Forlag:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Oplagsdato:
2 mar 2023
Forfatter(e):
Books from the same author
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