- Mythology, norse, Norse Mythology, Juvenile literature
After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.
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Earnest, classical in form, epic and grave.
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- intimateepic
- gravecomic
- resolvedopen-ended
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About the book
- Author
- Kevin Crossley-Holland
- First published
- July 12, 1981
- Pages
- 276
- Publisher
- Penguin, Folio Society, André Deutsch
- Editions
- 13
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780750014601
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