Norwegian Folk Tales [Paperback]

These 35 folk tales have been gathered from Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe's landmark nineteenth-century collections, acclaimed by Jacob Grimm for their freshness and a fullness that surpass nearly all others. In this sparkling translation by Pat Shaw and Carl Norman, accompanied by a selection of the magnificent original illustrations of Erik Werenskiold and Theodor Kittelsen, are captivating stories of witches, trolls, and ogres; sly foxes and mysterious bears; beautiful princesses and country lads-turned-heroes that brim with the matchless vitality and power of their original telling.

Translated by Pat Shaw and Carl Norman
With black-and-white illustrations throughout
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library 

THE NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES AND THEIR ILLUSTRATORS     5
Pat Shaw
 
THE BOYS WHO MET THE TROLLS IN THE HEDAL WOODS     9
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
 
THE SEVENTH FATHER OF THE HOUSE     13
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
 
THE PARSON AND THE SEXTON     15
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe
 
THE ASH LAD WHO MADE THE PRINCESS SAY, “YOU’RE A LIAR”    17
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
 
TAPER-TOM WHO MADE THE PRINCESS LAUGH     20
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe
 
THE CHARCOAL BURNER     25
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
 
THE THREE PRINCESSES IN THE MOUNTAIN-IN-THE-BLUE     31
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe
 
THE GOLDEN BIRD     49
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
 
THE SQUIRE’S BRIDE     56