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    Inventing the Victorians by Matthew Sweet
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    'Inventing the Victorians' by Matthew Sweet explores the myths and stereotypes surrounding the Victorian era, challenging popular misconceptions about the time period. The book delves into various aspects of Victorian society, including sex scandals, media circus, interior decoration, and serial killers, providing a different perspective on Queen Victoria's reign. Sweet's writing style is described as entertaining and thought-provoking, using anecdotes and examples to present a vivid portrait of the Victorians.


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    The Myths Of The Norsemen by Helene A. Guerber
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    'The Myths Of The Norsemen' by Helene A. Guerber is a book that delves into Norse mythology, providing a fascinating insight into Viking folklore and the northern European religion. The book presents various Norse gods, stories, and natural phenomena, drawing analogies to nature and explaining complex concepts in a style that is easy to read and understand. Readers have found the book to be a treasure trove of quotes, poetry, and stories that connect them to a heritage influencing many of Western European descent.

    The writing style of the book has been described as enjoyable and enlightening, offering a relatively short presentation that gives a great deal of information about Norse gods and stories. Readers have appreciated the storytelling approach, translations of sagas, and poetry inspired by those sagas, which help establish a sense of connection to the rich Norse cosmos and mythology.

    When questioned concerning the creation of the world, the Northern scalds, or poets, whose songs are preserved in the Eddas and Sagas, declared that in the beginning, when there was as yet no earth, n...

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