About this title: "There is no doubt that the book is one of the most original and valuable contributions to the study of Teutonic Mythology that have appeared since the great work of Grimm."- AtheneumViktor Rydberg (1828-1895) was an author, journalist, distinguished scholar and controversial religious dissenter. A most important Swedish writer who for many years was a significant influence on Swedish national culture, he was elected to the Swedish Academy in 1877. From 1884 - 1895 he was professor of cultural history at Stockholms Hoegskola.
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Description: Fair. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The book has lost all the pages up to the dedication to King Oscar II, including the title page, the first contents page, and the final page of the index. The main body of the text is complete. Probably the first English language edition of the work on the basis of the letter reproduced at the front of the book from the author to the translator Rasmus B Anderson. In burgundy cloth, rather worn and marked, with gilt titles to the spine. A scarce copy in not very good ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: INTL LAW & TAXATION PUBL
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781410210364ISBN:1410210367
Description: New. "There is no doubt that the book is one of the most original and valuable contributions to the study of Teutonic Mythology that have appeared since the great work of Grimm. "-Atheneum Viktor Rydberg (1828-1895) was an author, journalist, distinguishe... read more
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