Bücher von Peter Christen Asbjornsen

"Wie hat sich seitdem diese Gegend der Bücherwelt verwandelt! Eine ganze reiche Literatur dieser Märchen ist entstanden und aus allen Ländern der Erde zusammengetragen."Bekannte Märchenfiguren wie Aschenbrödel oder Blaubart treffen auf Trolle und andere nordische Sagengestalten - diese Sammlung nordischer Märchen, zusammengestellt von den norwegischen Schriftstellern Peter Christen Asbjørnsen und Jørgen Moe, bietet nicht nur Kindern interessante Einblicke in die Märchenwelt des hohen Nordens. Der deutsche Schriftsteller Ludwig Tieck beschreibt die zweibändige Sammlung in seinem Vorwort als einen "nordischen Strauß von Spätblumen und einigen seltsamen Pflanzen". Übersetzt wurden die kurzweiligen Erzählungen von Friedrich Bresemann.

Saga Six Pack 5 is a Viking-sized selection of Scandinavian super-stories: Erling the Bold by R. M. Ballantyne; Big Peter and Little Peter by George Webbe Dasent; The Saga of Harald Hardrade by Snorri Sturluson; The Master Thief by Peter Christen Asbjornsen; A Sea Queen's Sailing by Charles W. Whistler and Bruin and Reynard by Jorgen Engebretsen."

Discover an enchanting collection of seven adaptations of the classic romantic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, collated from around the world.A tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast, is the perfect example of the magic of boundless love. Adored for centuries, it is known worldwide for its timeless message that true love goes beyond appearance. Encapsulating seven wonderful versions of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast - And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places, presents an illustrated volume of stories full of spellbinding love, as well as those with a darker twist. Accompanying these enchanting tales are many delightful illustrations by artists of the Golden Age of Illustration, such as Jennie Harbour, W. Heath Robinson, Charles Robinson, Edmund Dulac, and H. J. Ford. As part of the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series, this volume, complete with captivating full colour and black-and-white illustrations, would make the perfect gift for lovers of the timeless Beauty and the Beast story, or those interested in the origins of one of the world's most adored fairy tales.

The timeless and magical tale of Cinderella is one we are all familiar with, but how well do we know the original story? Seven versions of the fairy tale from around the world are featured in this beautiful, illustrated volume.A tale of cruelty, love, and a touch of magic, Cinderella has always been one of the most popular fairy tales. Discover more about the wonderful story and take a tour around the globe with this volume from our Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series. Featuring beautiful illustrations, this fairy tale anthology includes seven versions of Cinderella, and is completed by an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as a look at the folkloric provenance of the story.