A Very Scandinavian Christmas: The Greatest Nordic Holiday Stories of All Time -

Our fourth book in the very popular <i>Very Christmas</i> series, this collection brings together the best Scandinavian holiday stories including classics by Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark; Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerl f, August Strindberg and Hjalmar S derberg of Sweden; as well as the acclaimed contemporary Norwegian authors Karl Ove Knausgaard and National Book Award nominee Vigdis Hjorth. These Nordic tales--coming from the very region where so much of traditional Christmas imagery originates--convey a festive and contemplative spirit laden with lingonberries, elks, gnomes, Sami trolls, candles, gingerbread, and aquavit in abundance. A smorgasbord of unexpected literary gifts that make up a vibrant, elegant hardcover volume sure to provide plenty of pleasure and <i>hygge</i>, that specifically Scandinavian blend of coziness and contentment.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Hans Christian Andersen, August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf<br><b>Publisher:</b> New Vessel Press<br><b>Published:</b> 09/17/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 140<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.05lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.10h x 7.10w x 0.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781939931764