Viking and Nordic Folktales — Edited by Jake Jackson
A curated paperback anthology of Viking and Nordic folktales that brings together moral fables, fairy tales, and regional legends—pairing well‑known works by Hans Christian Andersen and Asbjørnsen & Moe with lesser‑known Northern narratives to offer a broad portrait of Scandinavian storytelling.
Key Features
- Editor: Jake Jackson
- Subject: Viking and Nordic folktales; moral fables; regional legends; fairy tales
- Format: Paperback anthology
- Pages: 255 pages
- Series: FLAME TREE 451
- Audience: Readers of folklore, myth, and Nordic cultural storytelling
Product Details
This selection gathers tales from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, balancing familiar classics with regional stories that emphasize wit, endurance, and practical wisdom. Selections highlight recurring themes—encounters with trolls and hidden people, tests of honesty and courage, and the interplay of magic and everyday life. Accessible translations and brief contextual notes accompany many entries so modern readers can appreciate original motifs and cultural nuance. The anthology is organized to showcase both genre variety and the moral lessons that shaped communal values across the North.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Drawn from canonical collectors (Asbjørnsen & Moe, Andersen) and local oral traditions, the anthology reflects the Norse and broader Nordic narrative heritage—stories shaped by harsh landscapes, seasonal rhythms, and a storytelling culture that used myth and fable to teach, entertain, and preserve communal memory.
