H.A. Guerber

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  • Bibliography:
    18 Books
  • First Book:
    December 2005
  • Latest Book:
    October 2018
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Book List in Order: 18 titles

  • Legends of the Middle Ages

    A fascinating study of many traditional myths from the Middle Ages, including tales of Beowulf, Merlin and King Arthur, and the quest for the Holy Grail....

  • The Myths of Greece and Rome

    This generously illustrated book of classical myths has become a classic itself, long prized for its simple, graphic, accurate retelling of the principal myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance. The myths, a...

  • The Myths of the Norsemen

    H. A. Geuerber's "The Myths of the Norsemen" is a classic collection of stories retold from Norse mythology. Beginning with the Norse myth of creation and following through the sagas of more than twenty gods, heroes and villains, "The Myths of the No...

  • Hammer of Thor - Norse Mythology and Legends - Special Edition

    Hammer of Thor - Norse Mythology and Legends contains more than two dozen bold and exciting myths and legends from Norse mythology, with the original sketched illustrations from the first edition of Guerber's Myths of the Norsemen.

    This specia...

  • Stories of the Wagner Opera

    "Wagner was greatly troubled in the beginning of his career about the choice of subjects for his operas. His first famous work, ''Rienzi,'' is founded upon the same historical basis as Bulwer''s novel bearing the same name, and is a tragic opera in f...

  • The Story of the Greeks

    This survey of ancient Greece introduces students to the myths of Icarus and Oedipus, as well as historical figures like Socrates and Alexander the Great.In The Story of the Greeks, historian and mythologist H. A. Guerber presents an engaging overvie...

  • The Book of the Epic

    Every now and then in our reading we come suddenly face to face with first things,?the very elemental sources beyond which no man may go. There is a distinct satisfaction in dealing with such beginnings, and, when they are those of literature, the se...

  • Legends of the Middle Ages - Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art

    The object of this work is to familiarize young students with the legends which form the staple of mediaeval literature. While they may owe more than is apparent at first sight to the classical writings of the palmy days of Greece and Rome, these le...

  • Myths of the Norsemen - From the Eddas and Sagas

    This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology. It includes explanations of many important tales and explores the meanings and symbolism of the characters and deities, all of which is interspersed with authe...



  • The Norsemen Saga

    The prime importance of the rude fragments of poetry preserved in early Icelandic literature will now be disputed by none, but there has been until recent times an extraordinary indifference to the wealth of religious tradition and mythical lore whic...

  • The Book of the Epic, the World's Great Epics Told in Story

    The Book of the Epic, The World's Great Epics Told in Story by Hélène Adeline Guerber. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1913 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes....

  • Legends of the Rhine

    The finest collection of myths, sagas and adventures to emerge from Germanic mythology are captured in this classic work. Tracing the route of the mighty Rhine River, the reader will delve into some of the greatest legends ever to emerge from Germany...

  • The Story of the Thirteen Colonies

  • Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas

    Myths and Sagas of the North: All you need to know about Thor, Odin, Sigurd, Forseti and all the other important gods and goddesses of Norse and Germanic Mythology! You'll be fascinated: "Myths of the Norsemen" tells the exciting story of our world f...

  • Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas

    The classic collection of Norse mythology as passed down through the eddas and sagas of Iceland. Here are the timeless tales of Nordic gods, heroes, giants, and elves; the original stories of the hammer-wielding Thor, the powerful and enigmatic Odin,...

  • Classical Mythology

    The myths of Greece and Rome have provided us with timeless tales of the ancient past, when the world was young and the gods and goddesses shared it with men and women. Classical Mythology provides a complete panoply of these colorful myths, includin...

  • Tales of Norse Mythology

    Stories of Gods and Monsters   Scandinavians of the Viking era explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these st...

  • Legends of Switzerland

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

H.A. Guerber has published 18 books.

H.A. Guerber does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Tales of Norse Mythology, was published in October 2018.

The first book by H.A. Guerber, Legends of the Middle Ages, was published in December 2005.

No. H.A. Guerber does not write books in series.
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