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Brunhilda and the Ring (Out of print)
| AUTHOR | Lujn, Jorge; Lujan, Jorge; Hazelton, Hugh et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Groundwood Books (02/23/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
In this brilliant retelling of Wagner's Ring Cycle, noted poet Jorge Luj n reveals the true hero of these ancient and powerful myths -- Brunhilda, who through her love, passion, and unwavering loyalty redeems Siegfried. The gods and her whole world come crashing down around her, but by her sacrifice she manages to remain a stirring and admirable figure amongst the vain, the greedy, the venal, and even the evil forces all around her. Lavishly and exquisitely illustrated by master artist Linda Wolfsgruber, and told in free verse, this book gives readers a new approach to an ancient story.
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ISBN-13:
9780888999245
ISBN-10:
0888999240
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
96
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.50 x 0.70 x 9.50 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Dust Cover,
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Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Grade Level:
8th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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In this brilliant retelling of Wagner's Ring Cycle, noted poet Jorge Luj n reveals the true hero of these ancient and powerful myths -- Brunhilda, who through her love, passion, and unwavering loyalty redeems Siegfried. The gods and her whole world come crashing down around her, but by her sacrifice she manages to remain a stirring and admirable figure amongst the vain, the greedy, the venal, and even the evil forces all around her. Lavishly and exquisitely illustrated by master artist Linda Wolfsgruber, and told in free verse, this book gives readers a new approach to an ancient story.
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Translator:
Hazelton, Hugh
Hugh Hazelton is Professor Emeritus of Spanish, Concordia University, and Co-Director, Banff International Literary Translation Centre. He directed the translation of "Cloudburst".
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Illustrator:
Wolfsgruber, Linda
Linda Wolfsgruber was born in Brunico, Italy. Since 1984, she has worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic artist. Wolfsgruber has presented her work in many exhibitions and has received numerous awards, including the Austrian Prize for Children and Teen Literature for illustration. She has illustrated over thirty children's books, about fifteen of which she was also the author. Her books have been translated into fifteen languages.
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