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    <body><![CDATA[Crossley-Holland turns the myths into a cultural event with an informative introduction and copious endnotes, which compose about a fourth of the book.<br/>The stories themselves, though, come across as short folk tales for children (no offense intended to old Snorri Sturulson and company). The one...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1274441">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I knew a bit about the Norse Myths before reading this book, but then I read several novels that make extensive use of them (Gaiman, American Gods; Chabon, Summerland) and realized I wanted to learn more.  I liked this retelling because Crossley-Holland takes and integrates the six primary literary ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26857371">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I love reading the Norse myths, and this one doesn't disappoint, with plenty of detailed stories.  The very long introduction provides a welcome list of the pantheon, along with a map of the Norse 'world,' which makes it easier to keep track of these things.  I revisit this book now and again for a ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3175371">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I've been looking for suggestions for a good book about Norse Mythology for some time, and I found this in the Bibliography of American Gods (and the Sandman) on Neil Gaiman's homepage. This book is exactly what I wanted - a retelling of the Eddaic Poems in normal text / story form, easy to understa...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72333407">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[An excellent retelling of a vital selection of Norse Tales, for anyone looking for a good survey.  I read this in conjunction with two books about the Scandinavian and Celtic folklore communities, both by H.R. Ellis Davidson, and both excellent--GODS &amp; MYTHS OF NORTHERN EUROPE and MYTHS AND SYMBOLS ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69752171">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. The mythic legacy of the Scandinavians includes a cycle of stories filled with magnificent images from pre-Christian Europe. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. The Norse pantheon includes Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite, magic-wielding Freyja. Their loves, wars, and adventures take us through worlds both mortal and divine, culminating in a blazing doomsday for gods and humans alike. These stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I bought this at a tiny occult bookshop near the British Museum in June and have been stretching it out ever since. The dork in me really, really enjoys Norse myths. And I liked the notes at the end of each tale, where Crossley-Holland explained which parts came from Snorri Sturluson and which came ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2430025">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed reading the myths from a culture more closely tied to my heritage than the Greek &amp; Roman myths of my education. I wouldn't recommend this book, though, as it lacks depth. It reads more like the Mother Goose collection of stories. I was hoping for something more comparative to Edith Hamilto...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58052964">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Very nice introduction to the major Norse gods &amp; myths. Crossley-Holland combines serious scholarship with a strong prose style to make the myths accessible to a cross-section of readers, the curious and serious alike. I found the extensive &quot;Notes&quot; section just as enjoyable as the myths th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46412201">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[  Okay I enjoyed the last book I read, &quot;Wolfskin&quot; enough to pick up this book that I had bought a number of years ago.  &quot;Wolfskin&quot; sort of tickled my fancy about Norse mythology again that I want to re-read this particular book and become a little more familiar with my heritage.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the mythology of my people, and I had never read the stories -- really didn't know anything about it. The author does a great job of retelling them and includes notes for every one explaining the various sources and why he chose one over another for his version. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A good compilation from a variety of sources. Sometimes the bits added in by Crossley-Holland annoyed me, as there was no basis for them in the myths, such as the fact that Loki's eyes kept changing colour... that was just weird. Generally the dialogue was OK, though, and Crossley-Holland does a goo...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44504225">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Love this book.  Great collection of myths put in surprisingly clear chronology. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Awesome, awesome book, and certainly a must-read for fans of Tolkien or fans of fantasy literature in general. Kevin Crossley-Holland draws from several primary and secondary sources to deliver a complete and academic study of the Norse myths.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[What can I say its the norse myths probably the most intersting of world mytholgy that ive read.  This has become a bit of a hobby of mine adn I recommend this book to anyone.  Unlike most mythology books the author has re-writen the myths in a more readable light.  This book reads more like a novel...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29553114">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a really excellent collection. The myths are retold with humor and enthusiasm, and Crossley-Holland's notes are excellent. A lot of times it's hard to find collections of myths that are well-documented and scholarly (rather than simply being retellings that don't list the source material) bu...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14837288">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The best collection of Norse Myths I've ever read.  For me, it's because all of Crossley-Holland's translation decisions-- sources, syntax, vocabulary-- are made in the name of preserving the uniquely comic/tragic character of the gods.  A delight to read.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I have always enjoyed diffrent mytholgy, from greek, to roman and norse. This was a good read for me because I enjoy the subject matter. However it wasnt fantastic in anyway and was a more or less average read.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[The Norse Myths]]>
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    <![CDATA[Drawing on a wide variety of sources, the author has re-created 32 classic Norse Myths that compete in power with Greek mythology.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Way more interesting the Edith Hamilton's Mythology. The author tells the myths in a way that doesn't make me fall asleep and for that, I give this man five stars all the way.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fun book of myths.  However, since it's a compilation of them, you miss out on some of the stories.  bummer.  the creation myth and the story of raganorak are fun!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A wonderful account of Norse mythology.  It gives a lot of insight into Tolkien's work as well.]]></body>
    
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