Famed fantasy writer neil gaiman read and absorbed the stories of the norse gods when he was young. Bestselling author neil gaiman bends genres while reaching audiences of all ages. In norse mythology, gaiman fashions primeval stories into a. The first audible dramatization of gaiman s work came last year, when his book norse mythology got the audiobook treatment. Winner of the london book fair cameo award 2020 for book to audio adaptation. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Celebrated author neil gaiman came to the boston public library to talk about his works norse mythology and american gods. Listen to norse mythology by neil gaiman available from rakuten kobo. The book is written in the thirdperson and in past tense, except for the final chapter, which is written and the present and future tenses.
In neil gaimans norse mythology, the gods are tragic and. Neil gaiman is the author of the bestselling trigger warning, the ocean at the end of the lane, the graveyard book, coraline, the sandman series, and many other works. I am having a little bit of trouble following with the norse names but i guess it will get easier as i read more. Introducing an instant classic master storyteller neil gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great norse myths. Norse mythology is a muchneeded ironically humane retelling of the great northern tales. Norse mythology norse mythology audiobook, by neil gaiman. I cannot stress enough, this book is not a reliable reference source.
Paperback published in 2018, 039360909x hardcover published in 2017, kindle edition published in 2017, kindle editio. In norse mythology, neil gaiman retells the norse stories about the framing of the world, the production of yggdrasil and the nine worlds, how odin lost his eye, how the divine beings got their fortunes, lokis kids, thors excursion to the place that is known for the mammoths, the passing of balder, ragnarok, and the sky is the limit from there. Norse mythology wellington city libraries overdrive. But i have definitely fallen in love with norse mythology thanks to neil gaiman. Norse mythology by neil gaiman read by neil gaiman. Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the viking ethos. The entire norse pantheon, including dwarves and giants and demons, plays out as vividly as a novel or film. The project itself, though, seems oddly superfluous.
Norse mythology is gaiman s attempt to retell many of the original norse myths in a modern narrative, from the worlds birth to its apocalypse, ragnarok. In norse mythology, neil gaiman retells the norse stories about the forming of the world, the creation of yggdrasil and the nine worlds, how odin lost his eye, how the gods got their treasures, lokis children, thors journey to the land of the giants, the death of balder, ragnarok, and more. Neil gaiman s new short fiction collection explores norse mythology. Neil gaiman author, narrator, harperaudio publisher 4.
Introducing an instant classicmaster storyteller neil gaiman presents a. Neil gaiman s retelling of norse myths is destined to become a classic for both his surefooted stories and his captivating performance. Gaiman navigates the back roads of norse mythology with great ease and a touch of whimsicality. Norse mythology audiobook by neil gaiman rakuten kobo. Dr norse mythology isnt neil gaiman s masterpiece or anything, and it should not be mistaken for any kind of thorough examination of the lore, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable recounting of many of our. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales in norse mythology, gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins. His writing really makes the stories leap off the page and the characters come to life. Let neil gaiman read his books to you by joining audible, which is currently offering a 30day free trial and two free audiobooks.
In norse mythology, gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major norse pantheon. In a new book, norse mythology, he retells them for a new generation. The great norse myths are woven into the fabric of our. He has won numerous awards, including the hugo, nebula, and. His novel american gods is being made into a tv series to air in 2017 originally from england, he now lives in the united states. There was some fantastic voice talent involved with that, including. The no 1 sunday times and new york times bestseller bestselling and much loved author neil gaiman, whose novel american gods has been adapted into a major television series, brings vividly to life the stories of norse mythology that have inspired his own extraordinary writing in this number one sunday times bestseller. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In this inventive, short, yet perfectly formed novel inspired by traditional norse mythology, neil gaiman takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants. In norse mythology, gaiman brings voice to the old myths so viscerally that listening to the audiobook every night for a week, i thought my bedroom might explode into valhalla. From neil gaiman, tales of thor and odin for modern ears.
The first time neil gaiman wrote about the norse gods, they were the con men at the heart of american gods, subsisting off petty grifts in beliefstarved america. You might be surprised to know that norse mythology. His works for adults include american gods, neverwhere. Norse mythology is the body of myths of the north germanic people stemming from norse. The norse gods go on adventures and engage in great contests. Neil gaiman reads a story from norse mythology youtube. In norse mythology, gaiman fashions primeval stories. Parents need to know that norse mythology is a novelistic account of ancient scandinavian myths, retold by neil gaiman, author of the graveyard book and many other awardwinning titles. In his life, nothing is special and everything goes on usual until he stopped by a girl who was wounded and was bleeding on a roadside in london. His fiction has received newbery, carnegie, hugo, nebula, world fantasy, and will eisner awards. Neil gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in ragnarok. Neil gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction.
Bestselling and much loved author neil gaiman brings vividly to life the stories of norse mythology that have inspired his own extraordinary writing. Norse mythology, told by neil gaiman with odin, thor, and loki at the center of. Clayton cites nosources for some of his more outrageous claims. If youre looking for viking era history, listen to the great courses. A fullcast dramatisation of neil gaiman s magical retellings of the norse myths, inviting us into a world of gods and monsters, tricks and trust, fiery endings and new beginnings. Neil gaiman wields thors hammer in norse mythology. New here so not sure if its a repost but all stories are great and its well worth a listen youtu. If you want norse mythology, give neil gaiman s book a shot. Fascinating, dramatic and deliberate, with a gripping tension and vitality, the bestselling author of american gods brings these norse tales to life the great norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling from tolkien, alan garner and rosemary sutcliff to game of thrones and marvel comics. Norse mythology audio book read by the author norse. The book is set from the birth of the universe to ragnarok, the twilight of the gods. Can you please look at the channel next epsode subscribe and like the best audiobook of all time, free for all.
Norse mythology is a series of traditional stories from ancient norse mythology as retold by author neil gaiman. Norse mythology audio book read by the author neil gaiman. Gaiman underlines how important oral traditions are to mankind perhaps the reason why he has taken a more affectionate, tone terms of voice for this book. Neil gaimans norse mythology goes beyond marvels thor. This video contains content from harpercollins publishers l. His works include the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. Before the beginning, and after 1 norse mythology youtube. The appropriately outlandish tv version of gaiman s bestseller american gods premieres on starz at the end of next month while his norse mythology has. In norse mythology, gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds. Introducing an instant classicmaster storyteller neil gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great norse myths. After being introduced to the youtube channel overly sarcastic productions i finally opened my copy of norse mythology by neil gaiman. Listeners may be familiar with the main characters of norse mythology wise odin, mighty thor, and cunning lokibut gaiman delves deeper, introducing listeners to the dwarves who made thors hammer. Neil gaimans the sandman is being made into an audiobook. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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