A new, definitive English translation of the celebrated story collection regarded as a landmark of Norwegian literature and culture The extraordinary folktales

Often lacking the clear episodic structure of folktales about talking animals and magic objects, legends grow from retellings of personal experiences. Christian

A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists.

"These tales have been adapted from the Dasent translation of the collection of Asbjernsen and Moe"--Copyright page.

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. Th