Swiss Fairy Tales

Name: Swiss Fairy Tales
Author: William Elliot Griffis

By William Elliot Griffis

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About This Book

A collection of Swiss folk tales retold for young readers, the stories evoke Alpine landscapes and village customs while blending natural wonder and the supernatural. Individual tales feature mountain giants, dwarfs and confectioners, dragons, frost giants, sunbeam fairies, talking animals, cuckoo-clock spirits, avalanches, and guardians of hunters, often centered on cows, horns, and yodeling. Narratives range from playful fables to moral parables, using vivid mountain imagery to explain natural phenomena and human behavior. Chapters are short, self-contained sketches that preserve regional motifs and oral storytelling rhythms, offering gentle lessons about courage, kindness, and respect for nature.

About the Author

William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis was an American author and educator known for his contributions to children's literature and cultural studies. He wrote extensively on various topics, including fairy tales from different cultures, as seen in his notable works such as "Japanese Fairy World" and "Korean Fairy Tales." Griffis also explored historical themes in his writings, exemplified by books like "Corea: The Hermit Nation" and "Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer." His diverse body of work reflects a deep interest in both folklore and the historical narratives of nations, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.