Norwegische Volksmährchen vol. 2 gesammelt von P. Asbjörnsen und Jörgen Moe

by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

"Norwegische Volksmährchen vol. 2" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe is a collection of Norwegian folktales published in 1844. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, these two friends gathered stories from across Norway during a wave of national awakening. Their work helped shape Norwegian written language while preserving the essence of oral tradition. The tales balance accessibility with authenticity, creating "retold" versions that seek the original form of each story while using simple, engaging language that captured their nation's imagination.