by Kevin Crossley-Holland · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140258691
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«The Penguin Book of Norse Myths» is a work of Norse mythology by Kevin Crossley-Holland, published by Penguin in paperback (320 pages, in English).
The Scandinavian myths unfold as a chain of tales that builds a fantastic universe populated by gods, goddesses, master smiths and magicians. Throughout these stories, a dynamic culture is drawn, with the confidence and arrogance, the generosity and cruelty of the Norse.
The subtitle of this edition is «Gods of the Vikings». This Penguin edition is from 1996. The work was originally published in 1980 under the title «The Norse Myths».
Suitable for the general public and for readers with academic interest in Norse mythology, history and culture.
Kevin John William Crossley-Holland is an English translator, children's author and poet. His best known work is probably the Arthur trilogy (2000–2003), for which he won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and other recognition.
