"East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen is a collection of Norwegian folk stories from long ago dealing with courage, enchantment, and change. These stories tell of brave women, mysterious animals, and magical events. One narrative tells about a poor farmer and a White Bear who promises riches if he gives him his youngest daughter. She agrees to go with the bear and lives in luxury before noticing the White Bear is a cursed prince. The themes in this story explore sacrifice, love, and the desire for freedom. She goes on a quest to find out the secret of his curse!
East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North
By Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
A young girl's deal with a magical bear leads her on a journey that tests her courage.
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About the AuthorPeter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian folklore. They were so closely united in their lives' work that their folk tale collections are commonly mentioned only as "Asbjørnsen and Moe".
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian folklore. They were so closely united in their lives' work that their folk tale collections are commonly mentioned only as "Asbjørnsen and Moe".
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