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Charlie Stuart asked this question about Norse Mythology:
can I just ask why this isn't marked as a childrens book anywhere because it was sold everywhere with no clear marketing and yet to read beyond five pages is a tad disappointing if you were looking even for a casual book of myths to dip into? I was given it as a present after mentioning I wanted something of the sort and it's clearly a childrens book from the phrasing alone, a shame really.
Jana I think you're confusing storytelling with children's literature... This was exactly what the title said it was. Myths are stories that explain things…moreI think you're confusing storytelling with children's literature... This was exactly what the title said it was. Myths are stories that explain things about the world, like where poetry comes from, or that a guy named Apollo driving his chariot is the reason the sun appears to move across the sky. Those are the stories that are in this book.(less)
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Norse Mythology
by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)
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