Peter Christen Asbjornsen | |
| Born |
1812
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1885 (aged 73)
|
| Language | Norwegian |
| Genre | Fairy Tales, Folklore, Norwegian Literature |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Gender | Male |
Peter Christen Asbjornsen, born on January 15, 1812, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, was a Norwegian folklorist and co-author of the famous collection of fairy tales, “Norske Folkeeventyr.” Asbjornsen’s writing style is deeply rooted in Norwegian folklore, preserving and popularizing traditional tales. He primarily wrote in Norwegian.
Short Stories written by Peter Christen Asbjornsen
Grumblegizzard 1908 - ONCE on a time there were five goodies, who were all reaping in a field; they were all childless, and… ... Read more
Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway 1895 - The wind was whistling through the old lime and maple trees opposite my windows, the snow was sweeping down the… ... Read more
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