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Dive into the enchanting world of Scandinavian folklore, where the tales of Thiele, Hylten-Cavallius, Stephens, Asbjörnsen, and Moe come to life. This collection reveals a treasure trove of stories that not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of the North but also highlight the surprising connections between these narratives and familiar English tales. While the Prose Edda offers a wealth of inspiration, this volume presents a carefully curated selection, designed to give readers a captivating glimpse into the main features of Scandinavian folklore. Join us on this journey through myth ...

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A coleção Povos e Civilizações apresenta ao público brasileiro a personalidade e a diversidade de povos, nacionalidades ou etnias, suas culturas, hábitos, costumes e até estereótipos particulares. Cada autor conhece de perto seu tema e traduz com graça e elegância o espírito do povo retratado.

Born to a violently dysfunctional home in working-class Denmark, Lisbeth Zornig Andersen and her three older brothers were bounced between foster care and state-run institutions, then back again to their chemically dependent mother and sadistic stepfather. For Lisbeth, it was a childhood without perimeters. It was blighted by poverty, sexual abuse, neglect, betrayal, and further victimization by the broken Danish social services system that forced Lisbeth to live where and how it saw fit.