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The Little Book of the Hidden People: Twenty Stories of Elves from Icelandic Folklore
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Icelandic folklore is rife with tales of elves and hidden people that inhabited hills and rocks in the landscape. But what do those elf stories really tell us about the Iceland of old and the people who lived there?
In this book, author Alda Sigmundsdóttir presents 20 translated elf stories from Icelandic folklore, along with fascinating notes on the context from which they sprung. The international media has had a particular infatuation with the Icelanders’ elf belief, generally using it to propagate some kind of “kooky Icelanders” myth. Yet Iceland’s elf folklore, at its core, reflects the plight of a nation living in abject poverty on the edge of the inhabitable world, and its people’s heroic efforts to survive, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
That is what the stories of the elves, or hidden people, are really about. In a country that was, at times, virtually uninhabitable, where poverty was endemic and death and grief a part of daily life, the Icelanders nurtured a belief in a world that existed parallel to their own. This was the world of the hidden people, which more often than not was a projection of the most fervent dreams and desires of the human population.
The hidden people lived inside hillocks, cliffs, or boulders, very close to the abodes of the humans. Their homes were furnished with fine, sumptuous objects. Their clothes were luxurious, their adornments beautiful. Their livestock was better and fatter, their sheep yielded more wool than regular sheep, their crops were more bounteous. They even had supernatural powers: They could make themselves visible or invisible at will, and they could see the future.
To the Icelanders, stories of elves and hidden people are an integral part of the cultural and psychological fabric of their nation. They are a part of their identity, a reflection of the struggles, hopes, resilience, and endurance of their people. All this and more is the subject of this book.
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- Narrado por: Josh Marzak
- Duración: 7 h y 22 m
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What would the perfect Iceland road trip look like for you? If you’re a couple seeking adventure packed with cultural experience, exploring the land of fire and ice by road is perfect for you. Drive along winding roads, surrounded by towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and sparkling glaciers. Taste traditional Icelandic cuisines, explore charming villages, and absorb the rich culture and traditions of the locals along the way. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights….
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Great Book
- De Anonymous User en 11-27-23
De: Marie Northwood
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Looking for the Hidden Folk
- How Iceland's Elves Can Save the Earth
- De: Nancy Marie Brown
- Narrado por: Ann Richardson
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
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Icelanders believe in elves. Why does that make you laugh?, asks Nancy Marie Brown, in this wonderfully quirky exploration of our interaction with nature. Looking for answers in history, science, religion, and art—from ancient times to today—Brown finds that each discipline defines what is real and unreal, natural and supernatural, demonstrated and theoretical, alive and inert. Each has its own way of perceiving and valuing the world around us. And each discipline defines what an Icelander might call an elf.
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Nordic Tales
- Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark
- De: Chronicle Books
- Narrado por: Allan Corduner, Juha Sorola
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
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Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime listen.
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Really fun
- De Olivia en 10-14-19
De: Chronicle Books
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Icelandic Folk Legends: Tales of Apparitions, Outlaws, and Things Unseen
- De: Alda Sigmundsdóttir
- Narrado por: Alda Sigmundsdottir
- Duración: 2 h y 36 m
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The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the world view of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls...
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A Treat
- De J. Jones en 01-06-21
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How Iceland Changed the World
- The Big History of a Small Island
- De: Egill Bjarnason
- Narrado por: Einar Gunn
- Duración: 8 h y 44 m
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The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North Atlantic. Suddenly, the island was no longer just a layover for the Arctic tern. Instead, it became a nation whose diplomats and musicians, sailors and soldiers, volcanoes and flowers, quietly altered the globe forever. How Iceland Changed the World takes readers on a tour of history, showing them how Iceland played a pivotal role in events as diverse as the French Revolution, the Moon Landing, and the foundation of Israel.
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Brilliant
- De Ian D. Jones en 06-01-21
De: Egill Bjarnason
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The Little Book of the Icelanders
- 50 Miniature Essays on the Quirks and Foibles of the Icelandic People
- De: Alda Sigmundsdottir
- Narrado por: Alda Sigmundsdottir
- Duración: 2 h y 55 m
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After more than 20 years away, Alda Sigmundsdottir returned to her native Iceland as a foreigner. With a native person's insight yet an outsider's perspective, Alda quickly set about dissecting the national psyche of the Icelanders. This second edition, from 2018, contains new and updated chapters from the original edition, reflecting the changes in Icelandic society and among the Icelandic people since the book was first published in 2012.
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Succinct and interesting
- De Laura en 06-21-24
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Travel Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
- The Ultimate Field Trip Guide to Fjords, Volcanos, Waterfalls, Local Culture, and Customs for an Enthralling Adventure (Travel the World)
- De: Marie Northwood
- Narrado por: Josh Marzak
- Duración: 7 h y 22 m
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What would the perfect Iceland road trip look like for you? If you’re a couple seeking adventure packed with cultural experience, exploring the land of fire and ice by road is perfect for you. Drive along winding roads, surrounded by towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and sparkling glaciers. Taste traditional Icelandic cuisines, explore charming villages, and absorb the rich culture and traditions of the locals along the way. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights….
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Great Book
- De Anonymous User en 11-27-23
De: Marie Northwood
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Looking for the Hidden Folk
- How Iceland's Elves Can Save the Earth
- De: Nancy Marie Brown
- Narrado por: Ann Richardson
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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Icelanders believe in elves. Why does that make you laugh?, asks Nancy Marie Brown, in this wonderfully quirky exploration of our interaction with nature. Looking for answers in history, science, religion, and art—from ancient times to today—Brown finds that each discipline defines what is real and unreal, natural and supernatural, demonstrated and theoretical, alive and inert. Each has its own way of perceiving and valuing the world around us. And each discipline defines what an Icelander might call an elf.
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Nordic Tales
- Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark
- De: Chronicle Books
- Narrado por: Allan Corduner, Juha Sorola
- Duración: 4 h y 57 m
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Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime listen.
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Really fun
- De Olivia en 10-14-19
De: Chronicle Books
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- Johanna
- 05-22-20
An Enchanting Book of Magic and Mystery
I have read many collections of folktales about elves, trolls, and fairy peoples yet this was one of the best. The stories are gripping, suspenseful, and humorous (often darkly so) with the author's notes at the end of each chapter, which offer context and interpretation in regards to Icelandic history. The narration is beautiful, just the right speed and easy to follow as an audiobook. I listened to the whole thing over a few days of walking outside. Then immediately bought another of her books. I highly recommend this book!
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- GHC007
- 06-12-19
pure enjoyment
The stories were simple and rich at the same time. loved listening to the crisp clear voice in a beautiful cadence. The introduction felt long at first and I wanted to get to the tales, but once the tales started I was entranced and appreciated some of the explanations given.
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- Virginia A. Hipszky
- 07-22-19
Love this book
Iceland is a gorgeous place like nowhere else on earth. I enjoyed hearing all of these stories. When I lived there in a very rural area it was easy to believe in elves. Especially if you are miles from other people and things are always getting moved around the house or yard. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
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- Nicholas C Cook
- 05-28-19
Fantastic
A very enjoyable and illuminating listen. A glance into a beautiful tradition and culture
of Iceland
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- C Bilton
- 01-26-22
interesting fun and informative Tales from Iceland
I do love hearing the story read by an Icelander. the author's notes are interesting, insightful, and personable. It was a fun book to listen to and a joy for me to learn more about these Icelandic folk Legends.
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