Popular Tales from the Norse

Discover the enchanting and timeless stories of Norse mythology in this collection of popular tales compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe. From the beloved tales of 'Cinderella' and 'Beauty and the Beast' to lesser-known but equally captivating stories like 'East O' the Sun, and West O' the Moon' and 'The Old Dame and her Hen', these fables are sure to delight readers of all ages. This volume also includes an introduction by Jacob Grimm, the renowned German philologist and mythologist who helped raise these "old wives' fables" to the level of scientific study.