02379cam a22003373u 4500 73093 UtSlPG 20260610134706.0 m cr n 260607r20241888utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Hofberg, Herman, 1823-1883 Swedish fairy tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-03 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Swedish Fairy Tales" by Herman Hofberg is a collection of folkloric tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation gathers various traditional stories from Sweden, exploring themes of magic, giants, and whimsical adventures that reflect the deep-rooted culture and mythology of the Swedish people. The tales feature a range of characters, from courageous peasants to mystical creatures like trolls and sea nymphs, immersing readers in a world of fantasy and moral lessons. The opening of the collection begins with the author's preface, distinguishing between tradition and saga, and explaining the origins of these stories in Swedish folklore. The following tales introduce a variety of characters, including a boastful watchman who boasts of his marksmanship, a clever goatherd who outwits a giant, and a giant Finn who helps build a cathedral. Each story is crafted to highlight not only the enchanting elements of magical beings and heroic feats but also the moral implications and consequences of the characters' actions, setting the tone for the rich storytelling that unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Chicago: Belford-Clarke Co., 1888 Fairy tales -- Sweden Folklore -- Sweden Myers, Willard Henry, 1847-1895 https://archive.org/details/swedishfairytale00hofbrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73093 113818 113818