Swedish Folktales And Legends - Softcover

Blecher, Lone Thygesen; Blecher, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816645752 ISBN 13: 9780816645756

Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press, 2004

Synopsis

"Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative collection of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mythical, these are lively translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish National Folklore Archives and numerous private collections, while the humorous and dramatic illustrations are gathered from classic volumes of Swedish folktales. Lone Thygesen Blecher's engaging introduction details the purpose and background of folktales and legends as well as the history of their collection. This distinctive selection presents the storytelling artistry of Sweden's lush folkloric tradition.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

ls, giants, household spirits, and ghosts come to life in this unique collection of voices from Sweden's folkloric past.

Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative sampling of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mystical, from farmers' jokes to epiphanies, these are lively new translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish National Folklore Archives and numerous private collections.

Illustrated with woodcuts and drawings throughout

From the Back Cover:

"A splendid folklore series.

-- Washington Post

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0816645752
• ISBN 13: 9780816645756
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416