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Nórdicos
Contos e Lendas Nórdicos
Neste segundo livro de Nórdicos, trazemos contos de fadas mágicos e histórias extraordinárias, de autores como Hans Christian Andersen, J. Jakobsen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen e Jørgen Moe, falam sobre valores como bravura, coragem, humildade e perseverança e mostram que a bondade é sempre recompensada. O leitor também encontrará lendas que, até hoje, são de extrema importância para a cultura escandinava.
243 pages, Paperback
Published March 5, 2020
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March 24, 2023
O livro é um compilado de contos de autores advindos da Noruega, Suécia, Dinamarca, bem como, autores e pesquisadores da cultura e do folclore nórdico. Os contos reunidos trazem toda a magia que se popularizou no cinema, nas séries, e nas artes em geral. Entre rainhas más, princesas, trolls, alces, dragões, potros, enredos cheios de lições, aventuras, temáticas acerca da natureza humana, os vícios e as virtudes.
O “felizes para sempre” não funcionou bem na edição, que parece trazer um resumo corrido e mal estruturado dos contos. Faltou também um cuidado na tradução, bem como na revisão do texto. A cultura nórdica é muito rica, e foi mal explorada nesta edição.
2,5
O “felizes para sempre” não funcionou bem na edição, que parece trazer um resumo corrido e mal estruturado dos contos. Faltou também um cuidado na tradução, bem como na revisão do texto. A cultura nórdica é muito rica, e foi mal explorada nesta edição.
2,5
March 3, 2022
Contos repetitivos e apressados, com exceção de alguns
September 23, 2020
The Nordic box gathers charming stories from the ancient peoples that inhabited northern Europe, a region that currently comprises the countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. In it, the reader will know the best fairy tales, legends, sagas and Nordic myths. They are stories full of symbolism, whose characters are venerated as gods, demigods and heroes, and which will provide a very pleasant experience, whether for children, youth or adults.
The first part features magical fairy tales and extraordinary stories by authors like Hans Christian Andersen, J. Jakobsen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, who talk about values such as bravery, courage, humility and perseverance. Kindness is always rewarded in its narratives. The second part introduces the reader to a world of adventure populated by mystical creatures such as trolls, dwarves, orcs, elves and giants.
All storytelling ends are happy and the reward always comes together at the close of the story. They are very fanciful stories that we hear when we are children and that show us the moral or make us believe that whenever you are humble, kind and honest you get something in return. If there is a genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life and around the world, it is that of fairy tales. If we think of the first stories we remember hearing as children, the first magical images we build in our imagination, there they are.
The genre of fairy tales is within the general domain of folklore, that is, the stories of the people. It is not for nothing that many fairy tales are called "folk tales" and are attributed to oral tradition, sometimes not even having an author assigned. Although some stories take place within a real environment or portray princes and princesses, the tales have no elitist character and are known in all social strata.
Princesses, queens, stepmothers, monsters, elves, giants, all create a bridge between the mythological past and the reality of pre-industrial Europe. The accumulated wisdom of the past is deposited in tales and transmitted to us by symbolism. All this symbolic imagery comes to life through strong images and recurring motifs (apples, mirrors, perfumes, forests, thorns, rings and frogs), which often evoke sensations in the reader's own body, giving wings to the imagination.
If we land in fairy tales like a map, probably two places will come to mind at first: France, with Charles Perrault during the 17th century, and Denmark, with Hans Christian Andersen, in the middle of the 19th century. Andersen is arguably the best known of all Scandinavian writers, and his tales and stories are some of the most widely translated works in the world.
Still within the scope of popular history and in the practice of storytelling, we have in this volume some legends from the North. During the long dark winter nights, narrative was the main form of entertainment in the region. Each culture promoted its tales and legends, which have been passed down from generation to generation over the centuries. In Scandinavia, legends are still an important part of the local culture. In Iceland, for example, a large part of the population says they believe in elves - or at least do not deny their existence - and there is also a strong branch of tourism related to folklore and places that these supernatural creatures would inhabit.
Elves, trolls, monsters: do they really exist? In this volume, you will have contact with some of the most fascinating Nordic folk stories and decide whether to believe it or not.
The first part features magical fairy tales and extraordinary stories by authors like Hans Christian Andersen, J. Jakobsen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, who talk about values such as bravery, courage, humility and perseverance. Kindness is always rewarded in its narratives. The second part introduces the reader to a world of adventure populated by mystical creatures such as trolls, dwarves, orcs, elves and giants.
All storytelling ends are happy and the reward always comes together at the close of the story. They are very fanciful stories that we hear when we are children and that show us the moral or make us believe that whenever you are humble, kind and honest you get something in return. If there is a genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life and around the world, it is that of fairy tales. If we think of the first stories we remember hearing as children, the first magical images we build in our imagination, there they are.
The genre of fairy tales is within the general domain of folklore, that is, the stories of the people. It is not for nothing that many fairy tales are called "folk tales" and are attributed to oral tradition, sometimes not even having an author assigned. Although some stories take place within a real environment or portray princes and princesses, the tales have no elitist character and are known in all social strata.
Princesses, queens, stepmothers, monsters, elves, giants, all create a bridge between the mythological past and the reality of pre-industrial Europe. The accumulated wisdom of the past is deposited in tales and transmitted to us by symbolism. All this symbolic imagery comes to life through strong images and recurring motifs (apples, mirrors, perfumes, forests, thorns, rings and frogs), which often evoke sensations in the reader's own body, giving wings to the imagination.
If we land in fairy tales like a map, probably two places will come to mind at first: France, with Charles Perrault during the 17th century, and Denmark, with Hans Christian Andersen, in the middle of the 19th century. Andersen is arguably the best known of all Scandinavian writers, and his tales and stories are some of the most widely translated works in the world.
Still within the scope of popular history and in the practice of storytelling, we have in this volume some legends from the North. During the long dark winter nights, narrative was the main form of entertainment in the region. Each culture promoted its tales and legends, which have been passed down from generation to generation over the centuries. In Scandinavia, legends are still an important part of the local culture. In Iceland, for example, a large part of the population says they believe in elves - or at least do not deny their existence - and there is also a strong branch of tourism related to folklore and places that these supernatural creatures would inhabit.
Elves, trolls, monsters: do they really exist? In this volume, you will have contact with some of the most fascinating Nordic folk stories and decide whether to believe it or not.
December 30, 2023
I'll begin the review by stating that it's a good book, especially interesting for those who are interested in Norse culture. This book presents tales and legends told by these people to convey some lessons. We can discern many characteristics and the foundation of this society from these stories, such as the youngest son always succeeding, the concept of "cleverness" being rewarded, the triad consistently shaping the narrative, and various mystical elements.
Unlike the first book in this collection, this one doesn't focus on Norse gods; in fact, it presents 15 tales about ordinary people with no direct correlation to the gods. Many times, these tales even have a Christian basis, suggesting that they may have originated when Lutheranism entered Norse society. In addition to the tales, the book includes 6 legends and 3 Norse curiosities.
I confess that, even though I have read extensively about Norse society, some elements in the tales were quite confusing, requiring further research on my part to fully understand the story. This is a criticism of the book's composition because, for someone who simply enjoys Norse culture and gods, encountering this book might make the tales seem "random" or disconnected. Therefore, I believe that at the end of each tale, they could have added a brief explanation of each element and the tale itself, especially since this collection was created by renowned scholars.
Overall, it's a good book. I enjoyed the part about legends, and while I liked only 2 or 3 of the tales, it was a worthwhile experience to read them all.
Unlike the first book in this collection, this one doesn't focus on Norse gods; in fact, it presents 15 tales about ordinary people with no direct correlation to the gods. Many times, these tales even have a Christian basis, suggesting that they may have originated when Lutheranism entered Norse society. In addition to the tales, the book includes 6 legends and 3 Norse curiosities.
I confess that, even though I have read extensively about Norse society, some elements in the tales were quite confusing, requiring further research on my part to fully understand the story. This is a criticism of the book's composition because, for someone who simply enjoys Norse culture and gods, encountering this book might make the tales seem "random" or disconnected. Therefore, I believe that at the end of each tale, they could have added a brief explanation of each element and the tale itself, especially since this collection was created by renowned scholars.
Overall, it's a good book. I enjoyed the part about legends, and while I liked only 2 or 3 of the tales, it was a worthwhile experience to read them all.
October 16, 2022
Meu primeiro contato com essa editora. Achei o trabalho apelativo para o mercado (formato box, design esmerado, material barato, conteúdo mais abrangente que especializado), embora traga sim o que promete: contos e lendas nórdicos. Algumas me lembraram o Russia Fairy Tales, principalmente quando se contavam três irmãos e o mais novo e menos estimado tornava-se o herói.
O primeiro conto é um tanto desengonçado, com tanta correria em aventuras fantásticas que poderiam ser melhor esmiuçadas e vividas pelo leitor - ou quem sabe, apenas não seja um bom conto de abertura. As curiosidades modernas sobre Bluetooth etc. com certeza interessam, mas não encaixam bem em uma antologia de contos de fadas. Por fim, em uma nota pessoal, houve a incrível coincidência de terminar o parágrafo sobre crianças rami que enterram os ossos das renas para garantir sua viagem no pós-vida minutos antes de assistir uma peça cujo fundamento é a crença que um corpo mutilado não entra nem no Paraíso, nem no Inferno (John Hemstock Black).
O primeiro conto é um tanto desengonçado, com tanta correria em aventuras fantásticas que poderiam ser melhor esmiuçadas e vividas pelo leitor - ou quem sabe, apenas não seja um bom conto de abertura. As curiosidades modernas sobre Bluetooth etc. com certeza interessam, mas não encaixam bem em uma antologia de contos de fadas. Por fim, em uma nota pessoal, houve a incrível coincidência de terminar o parágrafo sobre crianças rami que enterram os ossos das renas para garantir sua viagem no pós-vida minutos antes de assistir uma peça cujo fundamento é a crença que um corpo mutilado não entra nem no Paraíso, nem no Inferno (John Hemstock Black).
March 11, 2021
Repetitivo, traduções mal elaboradas e erros gravíssimos que poderiam facilmente ser resolvidos com uma revisão mais aprofundada. Não tenho certeza se valeu o preço que foi pago ou o tempo gasto com a leitura.
February 21, 2021
Esperava um pouco mais do livro, vários contos são parecidos ou então tem seu final apressado, pois a história poderia se desenvolver mais.
May 26, 2021
Mais contos e lendas dos povos do norte. Nada de novo! Superficial e cansativo.
July 15, 2021
resumos dos contos e lendas nórdicos, parecem apressados e até mal escritos.
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July 19, 2021Esse e o melhor livro da box, me divertir muito lendo os contos
July 24, 2021
Muito bom e mto interessante para quem gosta da mitologia nórdica
March 26, 2022
Algumas histórias foram bem meh.
Outras foram interessantes e bonitinhas.
5.0/10.0
Outras foram interessantes e bonitinhas.
5.0/10.0
November 10, 2025
Como já diz o título, é um livro de contos, me trouxe um pouco de conhecimento sobre a cultura nórdica, acho interessante saber mais sobre outras culturas, porém não sou muito fã de livros de contos.
October 21, 2020
O livro é bastante interessante, mas penso que poderia ser melhor balanceado.
A secção de Contos ocupa quase todo o livro, mas, como fábula e histórias orais, eles tornam-se repetitivos e previsíveis.
A parte de Lendas é muito mais cativante, mas muito curta.
A secção de Contos ocupa quase todo o livro, mas, como fábula e histórias orais, eles tornam-se repetitivos e previsíveis.
A parte de Lendas é muito mais cativante, mas muito curta.
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