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Popular Tales from the Norse

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Popular Tales from the Norse is a folklore and fairy tales novel by an unknown author. It deals with fairy tales.

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About Popular Tales from the Norse

"Popular Tales from the Norse" by Asbjørnsen, Moe, and Dasent is a collection of Norwegian folktales first published in English in 1859. Drawing from Norway's rich oral traditions, these stories were originally gathered by teacher Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and minister Jørgen Moe, who traveled the countryside collecting tales directly from storytellers. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm's methodology, they carefully retold these narratives while preserving their authentic Norwegian character. Translator George Webbe Dasent brought these enchanting tales to English readers, earning praise from the original collectors themselves.
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Popular Tales from the Norse — LibriVox recording, 17 h 22 min in 80 sections.

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  • Fairy tales
  • Tales, Norway
  • Fairy tales, Norway
  • Folklore, Norway

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Who wrote Popular Tales from the Norse?

Popular Tales from the Norse was written by an unknown author.

What genre is Popular Tales from the Norse?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Popular Tales from the Norse free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Popular Tales from the Norse?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 17 h 22 min.

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