Tales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular Tales by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
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| Author | Asbjørnsen, Peter Christen, 1812-1885 |
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| Translator | Dasent, George Webbe, Sir, 1817-1896 |
| Uniform Title | Norske folke-eventyr. English |
| Title | Tales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Osborn's pipe -- The haunted mill -- Another haunted mill -- The honest penny -- The death of Chanticleer -- The greedy cat -- Grumblegizzard -- Father Bruin in the corner -- Reynard and Chanticleer -- Goodman Axehaft -- The companion -- The shopboy and his cheese -- Peik -- Death and the doctor -- The way of the world -- The pancake -- Pork and honey -- The hare and the heiress -- Slip root, catch Reynard's foot -- Bruin Goodfellow -- Bruin and Reynard partners -- Reynard wants to taste horse-flesh -- Master Tobacco -- The charcoal-burner -- The box with something pretty in it -- The three lemons -- The priest and the clerk -- Friends in life and death -- The father of the family -- Three years without wages -- Our parish clerk -- Silly men and cunning wives -- Taper Tom -- The trolls in Hedale Wood -- The skipper and Old Nick -- Goody 'gainst-the-stream -- How to win a prince -- Boots and the beast -- The sweetheart in the wood -- How they got Hairlock home -- Osborn Boots and Mr. Glibtongue -- This is the lad who sold the pig -- The sheep and the pig who set up house -- The golden palace that hung in the air -- Little Freddy with his fiddle -- Mother Roundabout's daughter -- The Green Knight -- Boots and his crew -- The town-mouse and the fell-mouse -- Silly Matt -- King Valemon, the white bear -- The golden bird. |
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| Summary | "Tales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular Tales" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen is a collection of folk tales rooted in Norwegian folklore, written in the late 19th century. This engaging anthology unveils stories steeped in myth, humor, and the human experience, featuring whimsical characters and fantastical plots that reflect the rich traditions of the Norse people. Each tale captures the essence of humanity and nature, with interesting protagonists like the greedy cat in “The Greedy Cat” and the peculiar Grumblegizzard, a child produced from a goose egg. The beginning of the book introduces the setting and mood, as the narrator and his companions embark on a journey into the rugged Norwegian wilderness in search of adventure and deer. The tone is light and humorous as Anders, their guide, entertains them with fantastical stories, including the tale of Osborn's Pipe, which centers on a capricious farmer's son who cleverly outsmarts those around him. This opening portion sets the stage, drawing readers into a world of quirky anecdotes and vibrant storytelling that weave together nature and folklore. The interaction among the characters and their reactions to Anders's storytelling hint at the whimsical, layered tales that follow, making readers eager for more. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- Norway |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Norway |
| Subject | Folklore -- Norway |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36385 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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