The Norwegian Fairy Book by Klara Stroebe

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Author Stroebe, Klara, 1887-
Illustrator Hood, George, 1869-1949
Translator Martens, Frederick Herman, 1874-1932
LoC No. 22018658
Title The Norwegian Fairy Book
Note Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Per Gynt -- The Isle of Udröst -- The three lemons -- The neighbor underground -- The secret church -- The comrade -- Aspenclog -- The troll wedding -- The hat of the huldres -- The child of Mary -- Storm magic -- The four-shilling piece -- The magic apples -- Self did it -- The master girl -- Anent the giant who did not have his heart about him -- The three princesses in Whiteland -- Trouble and care -- Kari Woodencoat -- Ola Storbaekkjen -- The cat who could eat so much -- East of the sun and west of the moon -- Murmur Goose-Egg -- The troll-wife -- The king’s hares -- Helge-Hal in the Blue Hill -- The Lord of the Hill and John Blessom -- The young fellow and the devil -- Farther south than south, and farther north than north, and in the great hill of gold -- Lucky Andrew -- The pastor and the sexton -- The skipper and Sir Urian -- The youth who was to serve three years without pay -- The youth who wanted to win the daughter of the mother in the corner -- The chronicle of the pancake -- Soria-Moria Castle -- The player on the jew’s-harp.
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Summary "The Norwegian Fairy Book" by Klara Stroebe is a collection of traditional Norwegian fairy tales compiled and translated during the early 20th century. The stories reflect the enchanting folklore of Norway, filled with elemental spirits, trolls, and magical events that capture the imagination of both children and adults. Each tale unveils themes of adventure, moral lessons, and human aspirations within a vibrant cultural backdrop, making it a treasure trove for lovers of mythology and folklore. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a variety of engaging characters and settings. The opening tale, "Per Gynt," centers on a daring marksman who encounters trolls while hunting in the mountains. His journey takes him through dark and mystical landscapes where he battles trolls and interacts with the magical elements around him. The story sets a whimsical tone, with playful banter between Per Gynt and the trolls, highlighting both courage and humor in encountering the unknown. This blend of adventure and folklore serves as a portal into the deeper themes and enchantment of the subsequent tales in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales -- Norway
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EBook-No. 38070
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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