Popular Tales And Romances Of The Northern Nations V3 (1823)

Popular Tales and Romances of the Northern Nations is a collection of stories compiled by Johann Karl August Musaus in 1823. The book contains a variety of tales and romances from the northern countries, including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. The stories are a mix of folklore, mythology, and historical fiction, and each one provides a unique glimpse into the culture and traditions of the northern nations.The collection is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of story. The first section includes tales of magic and enchantment, such as ""The Enchanted Castle"" and ""The Magic Mirror."" The second section contains stories of knights and chivalry, including ""The Knight with the Lion"" and ""The Tournament of Schildburg."" The third section is devoted to stories of love and romance, such as ""The Lady of the Lake"" and ""The Golden Apples.""Throughout the book, Musaus provides insightful commentary and analysis of each story, helping readers to better understand the cultural significance and historical context of the tales. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and mythology of the northern nations, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse traditions of these countries.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.