Ghosts, trolls and the hidden people : an anthology of Icelandic folk legends / edited by Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir.
| Other author | Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir, editor. |
| Other author | Zipes, Jack, 1937- writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London, UK : Reaktion Books, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | 288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | monochrome |
| Physical medium | illustration |
| Contents | Foreword: enthralling Icelandic legends / by Jack Zipes -- The farm -- The wilderness -- The dark -- The church -- The ocean -- The shore. |
| Abstract | "This unique and enchanting book opens the door to a captivating world of Icelandic folk legends unfolding across six chapters, each based on a different setting: farm, wilderness, darkness, church, ocean, and shore. The anthology provides translated tales from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as introductions by the author that place these often supernatural happenings in the context of Icelandic society. The legends include tales of hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and even polar bears, exploring themes of love, revenge, and conflict. The book highlights the tension between Christianity and heathen beliefs, past and present, nature and humanity, and divides within society. Drawing from a wide variety of Icelandic sources, the book makes these colorful, entertaining, lively stories available to non-Icelandic speakers, many for the first time" -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Folk tales. |
| Genre/form | Legends. |
| ISBN | 9781836390251 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1836390254 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GR215 .J66 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |