Scandinavian Culture

This new English translation of Icelandic Fairy Tales marks the first time these stories have been translated from German to English, bringing Josef Calasanz Poestion’s celebrated 1884 collection to a new audience. Poestion’s dedication to capturing Iceland’s rugged beauty and mystical heritage shines in each tale, offering a window into a land shaped by glaciers, volcanic peaks, and an enduring love for storytelling. Within this collection, readers will meet a captivating range of characters central to Iceland’s folklore. Giants and giantesses stride through these pages, as noble ...

Embark on a Thrilling Journey Through Viking Lore Step into the mystical world of Norse mythology, where gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki face giants, monsters, and fate itself. In Norse Mythology: Legends and Legacy, author Shari Claire takes you on an adventure through timeless stories, blending captivating storytelling with modern insights. This book provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to Norse myths, exploring the origins, adventures, and cultural significance of these legendary figures. Shari Claire bridges the gap between scholarly research and engaging storytelling, delving ...

The Tale of Creatures & Gods brings to life the mystical beings and powerful deities of old Sweden, blending history, folklore, and immersive storytelling. Deep in the forests of Sweden, where mist curls through ancient trees and lakes shimmer under the moonlight, myths and legends whisper through the ages. Step into the shadows of the forest, where the Skogsrå watches from the trees, Näcken lures travelers with his haunting violin, and trolls stir beneath moss-covered boulders. Venture into the world of the Norse gods, where Odin seeks wisdom, Thor battles giants, and Loki weaves chaos ...

An in-depth and personal exploration of Scandinavian crime fiction as a way into Scandinavian culture at large.

En compagnie de Sophie Amundsen, le lecteur est initié par le détour de la fiction romanesque aux grands événements et figures de la pensée occidentale : Socrate, Platon, Aristote, le Moyen Age, la Renaissance, Spinoza, Hegel, Marx, Freud, le post-modernisme, entre autres. "Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de plus important dans la vie ? Tous les hommes ont évidemment besoin de nourriture. Et aussi d'amour et de tendresse. Mais il y a autre chose dont nous avons tous besoin : c'est de savoir qui nous sommes et pourquoi nous vivons."

Discover Helsinki through the quiet language of its architecture. Finnish Culture Through Architecture: How Design, Nature and Silence Shape Helsinki invites readers to explore how Finland’s capital expresses its national character through form, space, and restraint. From the meditative calm of Kamppi Chapel to the elemental beauty of Löyly Sauna and the democratic openness of Oodi Library, each structure tells a story about balance, identity, and belonging. Written by journalist and traveler Chris Casaleggio, this book examines the intimate connection between culture and design in one ...

A Later-in-Life Romance Set Against the Stunning Backdrop of Denmark’s Bornholm Island Joanna Martin is ready for a fresh start. Widowed and seeking more than her carefully structured life in Pennsylvania, she travels to Bornholm, a Danish island steeped in culture and natural beauty. But this journey isn’t about wanderlust—it’s about reconnecting with Gunnar Hansen, a man she once loved decades ago. Gunnar, a seasoned engineer who spent most of his life traveling to remote corners of the world installing cement plants, has finally settled into the quiet rhythms of life on his ...

Norway – one of the happiest places on earth? For many years, the Nordic countries have dominated the top spots on the UN’s ‘World Happiness Report’ but does living in one of the world’s happiest places mean its residents are the world’s happiest people or is there something hidden behind the facade of conformity?Anthony King sets out to uncover the truth behind the lauded ‘Nordic lifestyle’ by persuading 350 Norwegians to tell him about their lives. Almost without exception, they described how great it was to live in Norway. He listened politely... and then he asked them to...

Ce cours d'introduction vous fait découvrir la langue norvégienne et la captivante culture scandinave. Le norvégien, parlé par 5 millions de personnes en Norvège, est étroitement lié au danois et au suédois, facilitant la compréhension mutuelle entre pays nordiques. Cette méthode audio vous guide progressivement pour acquérir les fondamentaux du norvégien de manière pratique et culturellement enrichissante.

Norway – what is behind the facade of conformity? In this second volume, Anthony King travels deeper into Norway to uncover the truth behind the lauded ‘Nordic lifestyle’ by persuading 350 Norwegians to tell him about their lives. Almost without exception, they described how great it was to live in Norway. He listened politely... and then he asked them to tell him the truth.In fifteen months Anthony King amassed over 500,000 words of transcripts and hundreds of hours of recordings with the Prime Minister, doctors, teachers, students, scientists, hotel workers and people from all walks...

Discover the truth behind the lauded 'Nordic lifestyle'Norway – a great place to live? In this third volume, Anthony King continues his journey to uncover the truth behind the facade of conformity, further exposing the secrets behind the lauded ‘Nordic lifestyle’ by persuading 350 Norwegians to tell him about their lives. Almost without exception, they described how great it was to live in Norway. He listened politely... and then he asked them to tell him the truth.In fifteen months Anthony King amassed over 500,000 words of transcripts and hundreds of hours of recordings with the ...

Norway – what does it really mean to live under Jante Law? In this concluding volume, Anthony King gets to the heart of the lauded ‘Nordic lifestyle’ by persuading 350 Norwegians to tell him about their lives. Almost without exception, they described how great it was to live in Norway. He listened politely... and then he asked them to tell him the truth.In fifteen months Anthony King amassed over 500,000 words of transcripts and hundreds of hours of recordings with the Prime Minister, doctors, teachers, students, scientists, hotel workers and people from all walks of life, of all ages...