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Nordic Tales
- Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner, Juha Sorola
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's summary
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea.
A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear.
This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime listen.
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 73
Since their first publication in 1812, Grimm's Fairy Tales have proven to be an enduring feature of Western literature. The stories have been translated into over 100 languages worldwide, and their influence has cast its spell on many film makers, as well. The stories were collected from traditional storytellers from around Germany, usually women, and the motivation to collect them grew out of the wave of romantic nationalism of the early 19th century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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loved it
- By Frank J. Zaccagnini, Jr. on 09-14-17
By: Jacob Grimm, and others
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The King of Ireland's Son
- By: Padraic Colum
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23
Celebrated Irish author Padraic Colum dazzled audiences with his retellings of old Gaelic myths. In The King of Ireland's Son, he imbues seven favorite tales from the Emerald Isle with sly humor, whimsy, and imagination.
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5 out of 5 stars
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👍🏾❣❤️💛💚💙💜💓💞💝💕💘💖💗💟
- By GRamsey-Ray on 08-10-16
By: Padraic Colum
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Household Tales
- By: The Brothers Grimm
- Narrated by: Kelly Lintz
- Length: 26 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 116
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Story4 out of 5 stars 118
A collection of German fairy tales first published in 1812 by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the famous Brothers Grimm. Their most famous tales are instantly recognizeable: "Rumpelstiltskin", "Snow White", "Rapunzel", "Cinderella", "Hansel and Gretel", and "The Frog Prince." The collection is often known today as "Grimms' Fairy Tales".
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfully read, but most tales not for kids
- By 208 Garner on 08-06-12
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The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
- The Complete First Edition
- By: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Jack Zipes - translator/editor
- Narrated by: Joel Richards, Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 19 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,123
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 987
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Story4 out of 5 stars 985
When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel", "Hansel and Gretel", and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised in content and style.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very good. Here is a tracklist.
- By Elnath Alpheratz on 10-26-19
By: Jacob Grimm, and others
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Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
- By: Lisa Schneidau
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 361
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 325
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 324
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wee Folk, Giants and Witches. Oh, My!
- By Amazon Customer on 07-14-21
By: Lisa Schneidau
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The Celtic Twilight
- By: William Butler Yeats
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 102
One of the best-known collections of W. B. Yeats' prose, The Celtic Twilight explores the old connection between the Irish people and the magical world of fairies. Yeats, by traveling the land in the early 20th century and talking to the common people about their experiences with the creatures, yielded a colorful overview of Celtic fairy folklore.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A compilation of Irish folklore in prose
- By MolllyT on 07-26-16
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Andersen's Fairy Tales (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Hans Christian Andersen
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Uniting universal themes with a wonderfully personal vision of the world, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The Snow Queen”) and have become part of our everyday speech, such as when we talk about “ugly ducklings” and “the emperor’s new clothes.”
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4 out of 5 stars
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relaxing bed time book
- By Ryan on 09-27-21
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My Name Is Resolute
- By: Nancy E. Turner
- Narrated by: Mhairi Morrison
- Length: 25 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 258
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 231
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Story5 out of 5 stars 231
The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica and brought to the New World. Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is quick to judge a young woman without a family. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A life well lived!
- By Anonymous User on 06-20-23
By: Nancy E. Turner
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Growth of the Soil
- By: Knut Hamsun, Sverre Lyngstad - translator, Brad Leithauser - introduction
- Narrated by: BJ Harrison
- Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Growth of the Soil, Hamsun's Nobel Prize winning novel, is a classic of Scandinavian literature. The farmer Isak scarcely acknowledges the values of modern living. Illiterate but capable of carrying out the business of running a farm, he has physical strength and works with his hands. Although initially amazed by Isak's prowess - his wife Inger, who came into contact with modern society when imprisoned for killing her infant due to its birth defect, return to the home much less impressed by the country life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Top of my all time favorites list
- By Pete on 05-17-21
By: Knut Hamsun, and others
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Beasts and Beauty
- Dangerous Tales
- By: Soman Chainani
- Narrated by: Polly Lee
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 74
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 74
Twelve tales, 12 dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life...and death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Book & the Narrator
- By Johnny Morris on 08-19-22
By: Soman Chainani
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Lorna Doone
- By: R. D. Blackmore
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 29 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 41
First published in 1869, Lorna Doone is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of 17th-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild Exmoor on the border of Somerset and Devon. Seized by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he makes his way to the valley of the Doones, where he is discovered by the beautiful Lorna.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LORNA DOONE
- By Lisa on 02-07-19
By: R. D. Blackmore
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The Brothers Grimm: Illuminated Fairy Tales, Vol. 1
- By: Brothers Grimm
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
Many well-loved modern stories have roots in the imaginations of the brothers Grimm, but do you know Rapunzel's real predicament, or Hansel and Gretel's gruesome revenge after eating an old woman out of house and home, or the lengths Cinderella's stepsisters would go to achieve the perfect fit? With these original tales, you'll discover the darker side of once upon a time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a great classic
- By Derek Ambrose on 03-27-18
By: Brothers Grimm
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Gimpel the Fool and Other Stories
- By: Isaac Bashevis Singer
- Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50
These 4 stories are infused with the wit and imagination, the humor and wisdom, that characterizes all of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. Theodore Bikel reads these wise and funny tales in classic Yiddish storyteller cadence, injecting special warmth and resonance. The tales include "Gimpel the Fool," "Esther Kreindel the Second," "The Spinoza of Market Street," and "The Black Wedding."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible narration
- By Frances on 01-10-19
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The Arabian Nights (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Andrew Lang
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 244
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4 out of 5 stars 199
The vengeful King Schahriar agrees to stave off the execution of Queen Scheherazade until she finishes a particularly compelling story. Her plan? Bleed one tale into another. Through fanciful histories, romances, tragedies, comedies, poems, riddles, and songs, Scheherazade prolongs her life by holding the king’s rapt attention. With origins in Persian and Eastern Indian folklore, the stories of The Arabian Nights have been reworked, reshaped, revised, collected, and supplemented throughout the centuries by various authors and scholars.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very edited version
- By HDVE on 11-13-18
By: Andrew Lang
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A Wayside Tavern
- By: Norah Lofts
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4 out of 5 stars 31
A Wayside Tavern tells the story of a Suffolk drinking place from the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, until the present day. The Roman veteran, crippled and left behind, worshipped Mithras, so the place became known as the One Bull and down through the centuries it became a clearing house for contraband, a miniature Hell Fire Club, a fashionable hotel, a mere pub. Across the yard, was the church of St Cerdic, king and martyr, who fought the Danes and was famous for the miracles performed at his shrine.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An enjoyable tale
- By Gordon on 10-07-11
By: Norah Lofts
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Andersen's Fairy Tales, Volume 1
- By: Hans Christian Andersen
- Narrated by: Emma Fenney, Phil Gigante, Erin Yuen
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness. Readily accessible by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. This collection of 18 tales includes "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Princess and the Pea", and "The Snow Queen".
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Magic and myth inhabit these chapters in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. These stories, set in Norway's majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.
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Wonderfully narrated.
- By Jordan Cowling on 08-04-22
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Norse Mythology
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69,735
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 62,436
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62,152
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Comedy-Tragedy of Gods Giants Dwarfs & Monsters
- By Jefferson on 02-24-17
By: Neil Gaiman
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Slavic Mythology Collection
- Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen along with Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic Sources
- By: Alexander Chodzko, A.H. Wratislaw
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8
Together, these books offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Slavic mythology, with its unique blend of fantasy, folklore, and ancient wisdom. Whether you're a mythology enthusiast, a lover of fairy tales, or simply looking for an immersive story, this collection is sure to delight.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very excited for learning about the slavs!
- By Argenta Gonzalez on 06-29-23
By: Alexander Chodzko, and others
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How Iceland Changed the World
- The Big History of a Small Island
- By: Egill Bjarnason
- Narrated by: Einar Gunn
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 297
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 260
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 258
The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North Atlantic. Suddenly, the island was no longer just a layover for the Arctic tern. Instead, it became a nation whose diplomats and musicians, sailors and soldiers, volcanoes and flowers, quietly altered the globe forever. How Iceland Changed the World takes readers on a tour of history, showing them how Iceland played a pivotal role in events as diverse as the French Revolution, the Moon Landing, and the foundation of Israel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- By Ian D. Jones on 06-01-21
By: Egill Bjarnason
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Norse Mythology
- By: Jackson Crawford, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Crawford
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 802
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Story5 out of 5 stars 693
Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, the Valkyries, Valhalla, Ragnarok — many of the places we encounter these and other names, places, and events from Norse mythology in daily life and pop culture are connected to the medieval sources in name only.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant Course
- By Frederik on 12-05-21
By: Jackson Crawford, and others
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- Laura B.
- 07-30-23
Great book of Scandinavia folk tales !
I would highly recommend listening to this book. Wonderful stories to hear that my foremothers may have told for generations.
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- m1fordham
- 10-31-23
Great story's
First time listening to books like these. Great readings and stories. I hope to find more like this.
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- tyler westerfield
- 09-13-21
Cool parallels to French, German, English tales
liked it a lot. this is just for the word count of the review.
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- Jill C. Kirkham
- 11-14-22
Fantastic
Beautifully written, and wonderfully presented. These stories have been added to my ‘Favourites’ collection. They are an absolute treat and pair well with a mug of hot chocolate.
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- 08-17-23
Interesting but…
My review should be read understanding that I am from a Norwegian family and so there is some built in bias towards a favourable review. That said I really did enjoy it. It has a nice scattering of tales and kept my interest.
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- M. Hannaman
- 04-06-23
Awesome!!!!!!
Love this book so much it’s amazing and I would definitely recommend it to kids and adults
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- Makenzie Robinson
- 02-19-24
Great Fairy tales
I loved this collection of stories! It was a melting pot of humor, romance, magic and many more elements. A great book for those who like old fairytales.
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- Fayble
- 12-20-23
too Christian
Too many christian stories. wish I knew that before getting this book. Should be a trigger warning for that
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- 10-18-20
interesting stories for kids or adults
short book, a few interesting stories mostly for kids or adults who are fond of tales, good performance
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-07-23
Fantastic.
These are very good stories.
The readers who read these put a lot of emotion into them. They ave very exciting, entertaining, and enjoyable stories. I really enjoyed the first story from Finland partly because of my Finnish ancestry and also because it was very exciting and fun story I think you will enjoy.
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