East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe, Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen

Summary

This is a collection of beloved stories, retold by Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe. The book brings together the best of Norwegian folklore, including classics like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body," and "The Princess on the Glass Hill." Each story is preserved in its original language and conversational style.

Available since: 11/29/2019.

Print length: 678 pages.

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