East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Old Tales from the North

Autori

• Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

Parametri

Pagine

146pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Classici
• Fantascienza e Fantasy
• Fantasy
• Fiabe / Libri per bambine e bambini
• Narrativa

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Set in the early twentieth century, this collection showcases the enchanting illustrations of Kay Nielsen, featuring 25 color plates and 21 monochrome images. It includes fifteen fairy tales collected by Norwegian folklorists, vividly brought to life through the translation of George Webbe Dasent. The stories are rich with magical creatures like witches and trolls, and themes of heroism and adventure, earning acclaim from Jacob Grimm for their unique freshness and depth, marking it as a standout in children's literature.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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