Hyltén-Cavallius, Gunnar Olof 1818-1889 creator Stephens, George 1813-1895 text utu 2018 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Svenska folk-sagor och äfventyr. Första delen (häfte 1 och häfte 2)" is a collection of traditional Swedish folk tales and fairy tales, likely compiled during the mid-19th century. This volume aims to preserve the rich oral storytelling traditions and poetic heritage of the Swedish people, offering readers a window into the cultural and historical origins of these tales. The narratives feature various characters, including clever youths, giants, and magical creatures, reflecting moral lessons and the age-old struggles between good and evil. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to the premise and purpose behind gathering these folk tales, emphasizing an urgency to document stories at risk of being lost to modern influences. It highlights the focus on authenticity in storytelling, with tales derived from oral traditions that reflect the values and beliefs of past generations. Specifically, it begins with a tale about a clever boy who encounters a giant, setting the stage for themes of wit, bravery, and the triumph of the underdog that permeate the subsequent stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-06-19 Produced by Eva Eriksson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Tales -- Sweden Legends, Swedish Folklore -- Sweden GR PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57357 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57357 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134324.0 57357