An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.
Who were the Norse gods - the mighty Æsyr, led by Óðinn, and the mysterious Vanir? In The Norse Myths we meet this passionate and squabbling pantheon, and... Læs mere
A significant new account of emotion in Middle English literature, proposing key methodologies for the analysis of feeling and affect in literary... Læs mere
Covering the earliest legends of trolls through to blockbuster movies, The Little Book of Trolls explores the fascinating history of one of folklore's... Læs mere
Illustrated with over 40 art pieces from the British Library's collections. An authoritative guide, written by a leading scholar in medieval literature and mythology.
Covering the origins of fairies through to bestselling romantasy and children's media, The Little Book of Fairies explores the fascinating history of one of folklore's most complicated creatures.