Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.
In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.
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Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.
In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.
Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
| ISBN | 9780393356182 |
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| Length (cm) | 15.0000 |
| Width (cm) | 2.0000 |
| Height (cm) | 21.0000 |
| Publisher | W.W. Norton & Company Inc. |
| Publication Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Pages (number) | 304 |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Author | Neil Gaiman |
| Signed | No |
| Format | Paperback |
| Editorial Reviews | "Superb. Just the thing for the literate fantasy lover and the student of comparative religion and mythology alike." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Gaiman’s retelling of these ever-striking and strange stories should be every reader’s first book of Norse mythology." - Booklist Online (starred review)
"Gaiman has great fun in bringing these gods down to a human level. [He] takes a well-worn subject and makes it his own." - Publishers Weekly
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