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The Gospel of Loki

Author : Joanne Harris
Publisher : Gollancz
ISBN 13 : 1473202388
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book The Gospel of Loki written by Joanne Harris and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautifully lyrical retelling of the Norse myths, told from the captivating point of view of the trickster god Loki The novel is a brilliant first-person narrative of the rise and fall of the Norse gods - retold from the point of view of the world's ultimate trickster, Loki. It tells the story of Loki's recruitment from the underworld of Chaos, his many exploits on behalf of his one-eyed master, Odin, through to his eventual betrayal of the gods and the fall of Asgard itself. Using her life-long passion for the Norse myths, Joanne Harris has created a vibrant and powerful fantasy novel. Readers are captivated by The Gospel of Loki: 'A perfect introduction for the uninitiated . . . Apart from being original, funny and engaging, The Gospel of Loki is also brilliantly written . . . It's a delight to read' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I've always been a fan of the antihero. While I cannot approve of everything that Loki did, he comes off the page as genuinely sympathetic and, dare I say -- human?' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Harris manages to make you understand Loki, loathe those Gods who are mean to him, and root for Loki to succeed in his plans . . . I can advice this book to everyone who loves retellings of old myths' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Well once again, Joanne Harris blows me away. What a brilliantly entertaining version of Norse mythology' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The tone is perfectly witty without being too funny for suspense. The banter and humour just clicked with me and I smiled, grinned and snorted my way all through the book' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you love mythology and are interested in learning about the Norse Gods, I highly recommend' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The Gospel of Loki

Author : Joanne M Harris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481449478
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book The Gospel of Loki written by Joanne M Harris and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published in Great Britain in 2014 by Orion Publishing Group"--Title page verso.

Imagining the End

Author : James Craig Holte
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440861021
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Imagining the End written by James Craig Holte and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagining the End provides students and general readers with contextualized examples of how the apocalypse has been imagined across all mediums of American popular culture. Detailed entries analyze the development, influence, and enjoyment of end-times narratives. Imagining the End provides a contextual overview and individual description and analysis of the wide range of depictions of the end of the world that have appeared in American popular culture. American writers, filmmakers, television producers, and game developers inundated the culture with hundreds of imagined apocalyptic scenarios, influenced by the Biblical Book of Revelation, the advent of the end of the second millennium (2000 CE), or predictions of catastrophic events such as nuclear war, climate change, and the spread of AIDS. From being "raptured" to surviving the zombie apocalypse, readers and viewers have been left with an almost endless sequence of disasters to experience. Imagining the End examines this phenomenon and provides a context for understanding, and perhaps appreciating, the end of the world. This title is composed of alphabetized entries covering all topics related to the end times, covering popular culture mediums such as comic books, literature, films, and music.

From Asgard to Valhalla

Author : Heather O'Donoghue
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350252832
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book From Asgard to Valhalla written by Heather O'Donoghue and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Asgard to Valhalla takes readers deep inside Odin's cavernous hall and tells of the adventures, tragedies and lessons of the Viking Gods. Here, Heather O'Donoghue skillfully uncovers both the history and legacy of these myths to provide the authoritative student text on Old Norse mythology. From the magnificent tales of A Song of Ice and Fire and the supernatural wonders of Valkyries to Tolkien's Riders of Rohan and Marvel's mighty Thor, Norse mythology is a fundamental part of western culture. Drawing from a wealth of sources and scholarly debates, this fully-updated and expanded 2nd edition offers both an engaging survey of the Old Norse myths and an accessible introduction to how such strange and fragmentary material has been seized, repurposed and at times abused throughout the centuries. Notably, this important and timely study explores how Old Norse mythology has been – and continues to be – weaponized by far right movements across the world. Containing 2 brand new chapters on post-medieval reception, 30 illustrations for a stronger visual context and pedagogical updates throughout to aid further study, this new edition of From Asgard to Valhalla: The Remarkable History of the Norse Myths is a vital resource for all students of Old Norse mythology.

The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500778477
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think written by Carolyne Larrington and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact up to the present day. This brilliantly original and accessible guide explores how Valhalla and its Valkyries have inspired our cultural landscape, from Wagner to the Marvel Universe. Carolyne Larrington’s elegantly written retellings capture the beauty of the original myths, while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering the reader an intelligent and up-to-date take on these powerful stories. A ruggedly handsome blond man swings his huge hammer. Gaunt-faced figures with icicle crowns and frost-rimmed cheekbones march from the north through an endless winter. These strange supernatural figures might sound familiar—and also like creatures of myth and legend. Yet they haven’t stepped straight off the vellum of ancient manuscripts. Rather, these compelling characters are contemporary reimaginings of mythic figures from Old Norse mythology. All speak to our contemporary hopes and fears, bridging the gap between a vanished medieval past and a vibrant, living present. Larrington guides us on an enchanting journey through centuries of heroism, cruelty, and magic, while also exploring how these stories speak to the enduring human condition. This book is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Norse mythology and its cultural resonances through the centuries.

The Medieval North and Its Afterlife

Author : Siân Grønlie
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 1501516604
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Medieval North and Its Afterlife written by Siân Grønlie and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases the variety and vitality of contemporary scholarship on Old Norse and related medieval literatures and their modern afterlives. The volume features original new work on Old Norse poetry and saga, other languages and literatures of medieval north-western Europe, and the afterlife of Old Norse in modern English literature. Demonstrating the lively state of contemporary research on Old Norse and related subjects, this collection celebrates Heather O’Donoghue’s extraordinary and enduring influence on the field, as manifested in the wide-ranging and innovative research of her former students and colleagues.

How to Write Brilliant Beginnings

Author : Shane Millar
Publisher : Tagline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1915192110
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book How to Write Brilliant Beginnings written by Shane Millar and published by Tagline Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling with how to start your novel? Discover a simple, 9-step system for writing brilliant beginnings that will hook readers and convince them to buy your books! Are you a new author writing your first novel, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re an experienced author who’s hit a writing block a few chapters in, and can’t figure out how to get past it? Maybe you need to sell more books, and you’re worried your sample pages aren’t pulling their weight? Packed to the brim with useful tips and examples from fiction, How to Write Brilliant Beginnings introduces you to 9 Building Blocks that will help you write sensational starts that hook readers and keep them flipping pages into the early hours. In How to Write Brilliant Beginnings, you’ll discover: - How to construct an opening sentence readers can’t resist - Why you need to create a page-worthy main character readers can relate to - How to breathe life into a realistic villain - Why tension and conflict are non-negotiable for sensational starts - How to deploy a literary grenade with devastating effect - And more… How to Write Brilliant Beginnings is the tool you need to kick your novels off with a bang and keep readers engaged in your stories. If you like practical advice, real-world examples, and a sprinkling of cheeky humour in your writing guides, then you’ll love this powerful book for writing intriguing openings guaranteed to delight readers. Scroll up and click buy now to write brilliant beginnings today!

The GollanczFest 2019 eBook sampler

Author : Various
Publisher : Gollancz
ISBN 13 : 1473230101
Total Pages : 759 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book The GollanczFest 2019 eBook sampler written by Various and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 759 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of this year's GollanczFest, we are thrilled to offer a bumper eBook featuring samples of books from authors we have published in 2019, or who are appearing at the festival. Filled to the brim with fantasy, science fiction and horror content, get your copy now and take a dip. You'll find extracts from genre heavyweights, award-winning novels, and exciting debuts; encounter dragons, spaceships, aliens and wizards; and, with the turn of every page, you'll discover brave new worlds. Contains extracts from: Revenger - Alastair Reynolds The Girl King - Mimi Yu Dragon Heart - Peter Higgins Master of Sorrows - Justin Travers Call One Way - SJ Morden Ancestral Night - Elizabeth Bear The Belles - Dhonielle Clayton From Darkest Skies - Sam Peters Luna - Ian McDonald Seventh Decimate - Stephen Donaldson Planetfall - Emma Newman Seven Blades in Black - Sam Sykes Smoke in the Glass - Chris Humphreys Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh Rivers of London - Ben Aaronovitch Blackwing - Ed McDonald Stranger of Tempest - Tom Lloyd Twelve Kings - Bradley Beaulieu Episodes - Christopher Priest Empire of Silence - Christopher Ruocchio Shadows of the Short Days - Alexander Dan Vilhjalmsson The House of Shattered Wings - Aliette de Bodard Sanctuary - V V James We are the Dead - Mike Shackle Angel Mage - Garth Nix Cold Iron - Miles Cameron The Song of the Sycamore - Edward Cox The Blade itself - Joe Abercrombie World Engines - Stephen Baxter A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands Steel Crow Saga - Paul Krueger Full Throttle - Joe Hill The Last Namsara - Kristen Ciccarelli The Gospel of Loki - Joanne M Harris The Switch - Justina Robson By the Pricking of Her Thumb - Adam Roberts The Promise of the Child - Tom Toner Swet Dreams - Tricia Sullivan Little Eve - Catriona Ward The Quanderhorn Xperimentations -Rob Grant & Andrew Marshall Fools - Pat Cadigan Swordspoint - Ellen Kushner The Ember Blade - Chris Wooding Seven Devils - Laura Lam & Elizabeth May

The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Myths)

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500773785
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Myths) written by Carolyne Larrington and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths and their cultural legacy—from Tolkien to Game of Thrones The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Ó?inn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki’s army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the long and problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, the (mis)adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages, and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals. Photographs and drawings show a range of Norse sites, objects, and characters, from Viking ship burials to dragons on runestones. Dr. Carolyne Larrington describes the Norse myths’ origins in pre-Christian Scandinavia and Iceland, and their survival in archaeological artifacts and written sources, from Old Norse sagas and poems to the less-approving accounts of medieval Christian writers. She traces their influences into the work of Wagner, William Morris, and J. R. R. Tolkien, and even Game of Thrones in the resurrection of the Fimbulvetr, or “Mighty Winter."

Literary Wonderlands

Author : Laura Miller
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0316547735
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Literary Wonderlands written by Laura Miller and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A glorious collection that delves deep into the inception, influences, and literary and historical underpinnings of nearly 100 of our most beloved fictional realms. Literary Wonderlands is a thoroughly researched, wonderfully written, and beautifully produced book that spans four thousand years of creative endeavor. From Spenser's The Fairie Queene to Wells's The Time Machine to Murakami's 1Q84 it explores the timeless and captivating features of fiction's imagined worlds including the relevance of the writer's own life to the creation of the story, influential contemporary events and philosophies, and the meaning that can be extracted from the details of the work. Each piece includes a detailed overview of the plot and a "Dramatis Personae." Literary Wonderlands is a fascinating read for lovers of literature, fantasy, and science fiction. Laura Miller is the book's general editor. Co-founder of Salon.com, where she worked as an editor and writer for 20 years, she is currently a books and culture columnist at Slate. A journalist and a critic, her work has appeared in the New Yorker, Harper's, the Guardian, and the New York Times Book Review, where she wrote the "Last Word" column for two years. She is the author of The Magician's Book: A Skeptic's Adventures in Narnia and editor of the Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors.

Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature

Author : Allen Stroud
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538166070
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature written by Allen Stroud and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy is a genre in motion, gradually expanding its reach and historical sources to embrace a global identity Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature, Second Edition is a snapshot of the genre in this moment, identifying new themes and sources that are emerging to inspire, enhance and invigorate the published works of fantasy writers.

Digging into the Dark Ages

Author : Howard Williams
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1789695287
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Digging into the Dark Ages written by Howard Williams and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the ‘Dark Ages’ mean in contemporary society? Tackling public engagements through archaeological fieldwork, heritage sites and museums, fictional portrayals and art, and increasingly via a broad range of digital media, this is the first-ever dedicated collection exploring the public archaeology of the Early Middle Ages.

Cultural Legacies of Old Norse Literature

Author : Dustin Geeraert
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843846381
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Legacies of Old Norse Literature written by Dustin Geeraert and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultural and literary legacy of medieval Iceland, with its roots in Norse heathen religion, heroic literature, and Viking Age history, is the focus of this volume. Its chapters examine the history and reception of a particular text or topic within this remarkable tradition. They treat a number of topics, including the legendary dragon-slayer Sigurd, the many personas of the mysterious god Odin, aspects of the ancient mythology of gods and giants, the early settlement of Iceland, the defiant Viking warriors known as the "Sworn Brothers", the entrepreneurial role of cloth production in medieval Scandinavia, the codicology and book history of key literary works, the many references to medieval Nordic lore in modern fiction and poetry, and the cultural position of islands such as Iceland in relation to the ebb and flow of religions, institutions and empires. Reconsidering these areas of Old Norse-Icelandic literary culture reveals the striking resilience and adaptability of its traditions, through a startling variety of transformations.

The Blue Salt Road

Author : Joanne Harris
Publisher : Gollancz
ISBN 13 : 1473222230
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book The Blue Salt Road written by Joanne Harris and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An earthly nourris sits and sings And aye she sings, "Ba lilly wean, Little ken I my bairn's father, Far less the land that he staps in. (Child Ballad, no. 113) So begins a stunning tale of love, loss and revenge, against a powerful backdrop of adventure on the high seas, and drama on the land. The Blue Salt Road balances passion and loss, love and violence and draws on nature and folklore to weave a stunning modern mythology around a nameless, wild young man. Passion drew him to a new world, and trickery has kept him there - without his memories, separated from his own people. But as he finds his way in this dangerous new way of life, so he learns that his notions of home, and your people, might not be as fixed as he believed. Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, this is a stunning and original modern fairytale.

The Medieval Worlds of Neil Gaiman

Author : Shiloh Carroll
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 160938914X
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Medieval Worlds of Neil Gaiman written by Shiloh Carroll and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Gaiman is one of the most widely known writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, having produced fiction and nonfiction, fantasy and horror, television, comics, and prose. He often attributes this eclecticism to his “compost heap” approach to writing, gathering inspiration from life, religion, literature, and mythology. Readers love to sink into Gaiman’s medieval worlds—but what makes them “medieval”? Shiloh Carroll offers an introduction to the idea of medievalism, how the literature and culture of the Middle Ages have been reinterpreted and repurposed over the centuries, and how the layers of interpretation have impacted Gaiman’s own use of medieval material. She examines influences from Norse mythology and Beowulf to medieval romances and fairy tales in order to expand readers’ understanding and appreciation of Gaiman’s work, as well as the rest of the medievalist films, TV shows, and books that are so popular today.

The Moonlight Market

Author : Joanne Harris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1639366644
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book The Moonlight Market written by Joanne Harris and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Joanne Harris comes a richly imagined and captivating novel of two colliding worlds. Deep in the heart of London, a young photographer named Tom Argent walks the streets and captures whatever catches his eye: an old man drinking coffee; a striking woman sipping champagne in St. Pancras station; a cloud of moths taking flight across the sky. He’s orphaned, lonely, and lost in his work. He certainly has no intention of falling in love. And yet, love finds him in the shape of beautiful Vanessa, who lives a dangerous double life in the heart of the city. Tom’s pursuit of Vanessa leads him to discover an alternate world, hiding in plain sight among the streets and rooftops of London. A world unseen by common folk and inhabited by strange and colorful beings, in which two warring factions—one nocturnal, one in the light—wage war for the sake of a long-lost love, which can only end with one side’s total annihilation. The Moonlight Market will enchant readers with new worlds and epic romance and in this captivating modern fairytale about what could be hiding in the corner of your eye.

The Gospel According to Superheroes

Author : B. J. Oropeza
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9780820474229
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book The Gospel According to Superheroes written by B. J. Oropeza and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2005 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And 1970s, and the dark and violent creatures who embody the pre- and post-millennial crises of faith. Lavishly illustrated, the articles come to startling conclusions about what we have really been reading under the covers with flashlights for generations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).