Synopses & Reviews
These Scandinavian fairy tales have had many interpretations through the years, but never have they been so beautifully illustrated as in this sumptuous edition. Golden Age artist Kay Nielsen, a master of fantasy, lavished the text with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous black-and-white images that glow with his phantasmagorical style. With 15 stories that include the popular "Billy Goat's Gruff," this is one of the most stunning children's books ever produced.
Synopsis
Featuring 15 Scandinavian fairy tales including the popular "Billy Goat's Gruff" this is one of the most stunning children's books ever produced. The text is lavished with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous black-and-white images that glow with Nielsen's phantasmagorical style.
Table of Contents
East of the Sun and West of the MoonThe Blue BeltPrince LindwormThe Lassie and Her GodmotherThe Husband Who Was to Mind the HourThe Lad Who Went to the North WindThe Three Princesses of WhitelandSoria Moria CastleThe Giant Who Had No Heart in His BodyThe Princess on the Glass HillThe Widow's SonThe Three Billy Goats GruffThe Three Princesses in the Blue MountainThe Cat in the DovrefellOne's Own Children are Always Prettiestand#160;