4.3
Fantasy & SciFi
Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
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. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062663641
Release date
Audiobook: 7 February 2017
4.3
Fantasy & SciFi
Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.
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. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly reincarnating Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki, the son of a giant, a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. From Gaiman’s deft and witty prose emerges the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780062663641
Release date
Audiobook: 7 February 2017
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Nidhin
30 Jul 2021
Great account of revolution and activism in Russia
Priya
15 Aug 2022
Fantastic book to listen to!
Books And
9 Aug 2020
The perfect audiobook!
Aneesha
3 Jul 2020
Must read. Amazingly written and read by the author. Enjoyable.💕
dhayalan
21 May 2020
It's a great book if you know about Asgard and gods of Vikings then this is the book . Author beautifully wrote stories of Asgard .
Anushka Reddy
29 Jan 2024
I love Greek mythology!
Sourav
19 Mar 2024
Great work of retelling the norse myths. Nicely written.
Labster
20 Mar 2023
One of the best books i have heard. Neil Gaiman is a genius!
Architha
4 Feb 2023
Should have been called 'The adventures of the misfits and the foolish'
Abhijith
25 Mar 2021
The mysterious allure of these ancient mythological stories have been drawn out in a brilliant way. The author has narrated the Norse folklore vividly and I was able to feed my imagination a rich diet with these stories.
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