Norwegische Volksmährchen vol. 1 / gesammelt von P. Asbjörnsen und Jörgen Moe

Name: Norwegische Volksmährchen vol. 1 / gesammelt von P. Asbjörnsen und Jörgen Moe
Author: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

The collection gathers traditional Norwegian folktales and legends that range from simple humorous anecdotes to full fairy tales, often featuring trolls, helpful animals, clever girls, and tests of wit and virtue. Many stories hinge on bargains with supernatural beings, enchanted objects, reversals of fortune, and sly trickery, blending rustic detail with moral and comic undertones. Arranged as individual narratives of varying length and tone, the set preserves regional variants and recurring motifs while shifting between wonder, everyday domestic life, and pointed satire, offering readers a cross-section of popular oral culture and its imaginative logic.

By Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

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Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian author and folklorist, renowned for his collection of traditional Norwegian fairy tales and folk stories. Alongside his collaborator Jørgen Moe, he played a pivotal role in preserving and popularizing Norwegian folklore in the 19th century. His notable works include 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North' and 'Tales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular Tales', which showcase the rich narrative traditions of Norway. Asbjørnsen's storytelling is characterized by its blend of fantasy and realism, reflecting the cultural heritage of his homeland.