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Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
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Norse Mythology (edition 2017)

by Neil Gaiman (Author)

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Introducing an instant classicâ??master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.

Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin's son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman's deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.

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Title:Norse Mythology
Authors:Neil Gaiman (Author)
Info:W. W. Norton & Company (2017), Edition: First Edition, 304 pages
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Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

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    The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson (CGlanovsky)
    CGlanovsky: The Edda feels like the primary source material for Gaiman's retelling
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    Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman (sturlington)
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    Mabinogion Tetralogy by Evangeline Walton (LamontCranston)
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    Expecting Someone Taller by Tom Holt (themulhern)
    themulhern: The one is a fine retelling of Norse mythology, the other is humorous fantasy based on Norse mythology. So they compliment each other nicely. And both are written rather cleverly.
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A master storyteller interprets the ancient legends of the North. I listened to this book in audio format, and it went down remarkably smoothly, especially considering that I had relatively low interest in the subject. (I've always been more of a Greek mythology kind of girl.) Gaiman's retellings have a great deal of humor and wit, and I appreciated his narration of the audiobook as the perfect interpretation of his writing style (and a helpful guide to pronunciation, as well). The stories flow perfectly together, from the beginning of the world to Ragnarok. I found as I listened that I have absorbed bits and pieces of the mythology from popular culture, but this helped me set the individual pieces within a framework. Recommended. ( )
  foggidawn | Mar 19, 2024 |
Interesting - a hug departure from Gaiman's normal writing style and plot, and probably not something for all of his fans. But very well told all the same. These are re-tellings of the Norse myths, of Odin, Thor and the rest, the Anglo-saxon equivalent of the greek legends, with morals and meanings that are not lost on modern life.

It's an area of history that has apparently always fascinated Gaiman, and he provides copious notes on the research he's read. But in the end these, are his versions of the tales, no more authoritarian sources than that. They read very clearly. ( )
  reading_fox | Jan 28, 2024 |
A bunch of short tales about the Norse gods. I don't know anything about these myths so it was pretty entertaining. ( )
  hmonkeyreads | Jan 25, 2024 |
An entertaining version of the Norse myths, well read by the author. (But truly, I think [book:The Gospel of Loki|18665033] did a better job of bringing the characters to life, as well as covering more of the stories than Gaiman did.) ( )
  Treebeard_404 | Jan 23, 2024 |
Norse mythology is a wonderfully over-the-top, ham-fisted spectacle and Neil adds just enough polish to really make it sing. ( )
  AdioRadley | Jan 21, 2024 |
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Ngai, VictoCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Fiction. Mythology. HTML:

Introducing an instant classicâ??master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.

Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin's son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman's deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.

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