Balder Dead
Published in 1855, Balder Dead is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Matthew Arnold.
A free LibriVox audiobook (53 min) is available.
About Balder Dead
"Balder Dead" is a beautiful epic poem by Matthew Arnold. It draws from Norse mythology to retell the story of the the death of Odin's son, Balder, instigated by the treacherous jealousy of Loki. (Summary by Nathan)
Free audiobook
Balder Dead — LibriVox recording, 53 min in 3 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Quick answers
Who wrote Balder Dead?
Balder Dead was written by Matthew Arnold and first published in 1855.
What genre is Balder Dead?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is there a free audiobook of Balder Dead?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 53 min.
What books are similar to Balder Dead?
Readers who like it often enjoy Little Women, Through the Looking-Glass and The Cricket on the Hearth.
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