Norse Fairy & Folk TalesAuthor :
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Published : Tuesday 15 October 2019
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Description
These translations of key Norse fairy and folk tales by G.W. Dasent, Katharine Pyle and Charles John Tibbits contain the origins of the folk tales of many other cultures.
Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales. Collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as surpassing nearly all others. They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful landscapes of Norway. Brought to you in this gorgeous cloth-bound edition, these funny and fantastical stories will delight the young and old.
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