Folk-Lore and Legends: Scandinavian

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tibbitts, Charles John

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Folk-Lore and Legends: Scandinavian" by Charles John Tibbitts is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. This work captures the rich mythology and folklore of Scandinavian cultures, showcasing a variety of stories that explore themes of magic, adventure, and morality. The collection includes classic tales such as "The Wonderful Plough" and "How a Lad Stole the Giant's Treasure," offering readers a glimpse into the enchanting world of Scandinavian traditions and beliefs. The opening of the volume establishes the author's gratitude to previous scholars and folklorists, highlighting the importance of Scandinavian folklore in enriching the tapestry of global storytelling. The introduction presents various captivating tales, starting with a farmer who encounters a trapped dwarf and gains a magical plough, followed by a peasant boy who outsmarts giants to win treasures and the heart of a princess. These stories set the stage for a captivating exploration of heroism, cleverness, and the interplay between the human and supernatural worlds, engaging readers with their fantastical elements and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Wallace McLean, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-02-26