The Penguin Book of Scandinavian Folktales

Massive collection containing hundreds of stories passed down in Scandinavia, many dating back to pre-Christian & medieval times, dealing with fairies, ghosts, witches, magicians, shape changers, the dead, the fates, legends of the landscape, & more. Orig. published under a slightly different title in 1988, this is the First Printing from 1994 with the new title (First, thus), in 242 pages + 2 ads for other Penguin titles in rear. With colorfully decorative wrappers featuring a cover illustration by Carolyn Gowdy, who also did the small pen-&-ink sketches throughout the stories. Trade paperback 8vo is in Near Fine condition, marred only by mild dust dulling & slight mustiness, a hint of rubbing to extremities. Else, completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0140175806

ISBN-13: 9780140175806

Publisher: Penguin

Year: 1994

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

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