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MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),
MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),

MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (Hardback, 1914, George G, Harrap and Company, London),

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MYTHS OF THE NORSEMEN - H.A. Guerber (George G, Harrap and Company, London, 1914), 

Hardback, green cloth boats, blind-stamped detailing with gilt. Illustrated throughout. , Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding. 400 pages. Gold Gilt to top page-block. The other two page block edges left rough-cut. 

A reprint of the original. First published in 1908 by the same publisher. In the original publisher's blind stamped gilt cloth with a gilt top edge. Illustrated with a full colour frontispiece and 57 monochrome plates. Collated complete. This work on Norse mythology was written by American writer Helene Adeline Guerber. Gueber is best known for her retellings of myths, folklore, poetry and history - "Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas" by H. A. Guerber is a comprehensive collection of Norse mythology.

The work delves into the rich tapestry of myths and legends surrounding the Norse pantheon, including gods like Odin and Thor, as well as the intricate tales of creation and the moral underpinnings of these stories. It aims to rekindle interest in the Norse myths and their impact on modern culture and literature. The opening of the book introduces the origins and significance of Northern mythology, highlighting the unique characteristics of the Norse pantheon while contrasting them with Greco-Roman traditions. Guerber emphasizes the grandeur and tragedy embedded within these myths, suggesting that the Norse gods symbolize a struggle between good and evil, shaped by the harsh environments and struggles intrinsic to the North. The text sets the stage for exploration of the creation myths, touching upon figures such as Ymir, the first being formed from ice and fire, and the subsequent emergence of the gods, establishing a foundation for the mythological narratives that follow. 

Condition : Very Good vintage copy. Beautiful blind-stamped detailing to cover and all gilt intact. Some edge-wear to boards and spine edges. Foxing to pastedown at front and rear. Binding tight. A really nice copy of this sought-after 1914 edition.