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Epic tales for children.
Description
Children will love the epic tales of Norse heroes in this collection of stories. Many of the tales were compiled by Saxo Grammaticus and other Scandinavian writers, and they perfectly complement the more well-known stories of Norse Gods.
The illustrations are based on Old Norse motifs, drawings and carvings, and bring the atmosphere of the stories and poems dramatically to life.
The stories are suitable for children aged from about seven to twelve.
Table of Contents
The King and the Green Angelica
Poems: The Phoenix (excerpts); Ploughman's Charm for Unfruitful Land; The Plough
I Hear My Son's Sword
How the Prince Won His Wife
Poems: Anglo-Saxon Riddles; Riddles of St Ealdhelm
How the Old Hero Won the Duel with the Nine
The King and the Robbers
The Beggar Prince
Poems: Description of a Norse Battle; Beowulf: Excerpts: Beowulf and Wiglaf Slay; The Dragon; The Funderal Pyre
The Song of Sigurd
Thorstan Shiver
The Candle in the Harp
Poem: The Song of the Sea-calm
Author
Isabel Wyatt (1901-92) taught young children for many years and was then, until her retirement in 1965, co-director of studies at Hawkwood College in Gloucestershire, UK. She compiled many story collections for children including The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book, The Book of Fairy Princes, King Beetle-Tamer and Thorkill of Iceland (all Floris Books).
Links
We're sorry that this edition of The King and the Green Angelica is out of print. However, a new edition, containing the full text, is available instead:
Norse Hero Tales: The King and the Green Angelica and other stories
Don't miss more wonderful story collections from Isabel Wyatt:
The Book of Fairy Princes
Legends of King Arthur
King Beetle-Tamer and Other Light-Hearted Wonder Tales
The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book
Hay for My Ox and other stories: A First Reading Book for Waldorf Schools
Homer's Odyssey: A Retelling by Isabel Wyatt
Thorkill of Iceland: Viking Hero Tales
