The Swedish Fairy Book by Klara Stroebe, George Hood, and Frederick Herman Martens

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Editor Stroebe, Klara, 1887-
Illustrator Hood, George, 1869-1949
Translator Martens, Frederick Herman, 1874-1932
LoC No. 21018126
Title The Swedish Fairy Book
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Knös -- Lasse, my thrall! -- Finn, the giant, and the minster of lund -- The Skalunda giant -- Yuletide specters -- Silverwhite and Lillwacker -- Stompe Pilt -- The girl and the snake -- Faithful and Unfaithful -- Starkad and Bale -- The werewolf -- First born, first wed -- The lame dog -- The mount of the golden queen -- Old Hopgiant -- The princess and the glass mountain -- Queen Crane -- Tales of the trolls -- Charcoal Nils and the troll-woman -- The three dogs -- The poor devil -- How Smaland and Schonen came to be -- The evil one and Kitta Grau -- The lady of Pintorp -- The specter in Fjelkinge -- The rooster, the hand-mill and the swarm of hornets -- Torre Jeppe -- The man who died on Holy Innocents' Day.
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Summary "The Swedish Fairy Book" edited by Klara Stroebe and translated by Frederick H. Martens is a collection of traditional Swedish fairy tales written in the early 20th century. The compilation presents a colorful variety of stories featuring charming elements of Swedish folklore, such as giants, trolls, and enchanted heroes like Knös, who is known for his enormous size and strength. This anthology aims to capture the essence of Swedish culture and storytelling, providing readers with an engaging look into these fantastical tales. At the start of the collection, the opening tale introduces Knös, a boy born from an egg and gifted with tremendous size and strength. As he grows, he faces various challenges, including working as a servant in a king's castle, where he ultimately confronts a sea troll threatening the king's daughters. The narrative unfolds with Knös proving his bravery and strength through several adventures, including fighting trolls and winning the affection of a princess. This sets the tone for the collection, establishing a blend of whimsy, adventure, and moral lessons that resonate throughout the subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales -- Sweden
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EBook-No. 37193
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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