In the Days of Giants - Couverture souple

Brown, Abbie Farwell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1599150441 ISBN 13 : 9781599150444

Editeur : Yesterday's Classics, 2008

Synopsis

Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Abby Farwell Brown was a prolific writer. Many of her poems were set to music and appear in collections of songs for school use. Most of her stories were written for children and it was in the field of children's books, perhaps, that she achieved her greatest success. Miss Brown had a reputation in literary circles before leaving college. She had published in magazines many of her poems and short stories. In 1898 and 1899 a series of articles under the heading of "Girl Gossip" were published in the St. Louis Globe Democrat, and signed with the pseudonym, Jean Neal. The first trip to Europe in 1899 provides the stimulus and inspiration for her first, published, children's book, "The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts", in 1900. Although this was followed by many other books none appears to have been so successful. Frequently Miss Brown was asked to lecture. Usually her talks were about the writing of books for children, a subject upon which she held decided views. Her club memberships included the Saturday Morning Club, Folk Lore Society, Author's League, Poetry Club of America, and the New England Poetry Club of which she was president at one time. Two outstanding friendships are apparent from these papers; one with Josephine Preston Peabody (Mrs. Lionel Marks), the performance of whose prize play Miss Brown attended in Stratford-on-Avon in 1910. The second was with Caroline Ticknor. Both of these women had interests and backgrounds which paralleled her own.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Norse mythology is full of gods and epic heroes. In The Days Of Giants tells some of the best adventures of the Aesir. Abbie Farwell provides an introduction and basic understanding to Norse mythology that is well suited for children or a first time explorer of this fascinating mythology. The Beginning Of Things How Odin Lost His Eye Kvasir's Blood The Giant Builder The Magic Apples Skadi's Choice The Dwarf's Gifts Loki's Children The Quest Of The Hammer The Giantess Who Would Not Thor's Visit To The Giants Thor's Fishing Thor's Duel In The Giant's House Balder And The Mistletoe The Punishment Of Loki

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Yesterday's Classics
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1599150441
• ISBN 13: 9781599150444
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Smith E. Boyd
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible