All the World's Reward: Folktales Told by Five Scandinavian Storytellers (Nif Publications)
This rich anthology presents 98 tales from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Collected a century ago, they include popular narratives gathered by five noted folklorists. Ranging across the full array of oral tale, these jocular stories, wonder tales, and fulfillment stories embody the human history and reality of times past. The result is a lively collection that mirrors a rich folktale tradition. Deftly arranged by scholars Kvideland and Sehmsdorf, this collection provides a concise and revealing glimpse of a classic folklore treasury. An excellent introduction to the scope of folk traditions in Europe, it will likely become a standard reference for students and scholars. Essential for all comprehensive literature collections.ARichard K. Burns, MSLS, Hatboro, PACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.