Folktales of Norway and Sweden

Join us for an exploration of Nordic folktales, why we value them, and how they define the cultures from which they come. We hear two of  the most beloved tales of Norway and Sweden, and finish with a haunting duet of a traditional folksong from the Nordahl Grieg Spelmanslag, and one arranged by yours truly.  This podcast is for all story lovers, from 4 to 104. So grab your sippy cup, latte, or hip flask and prepare to escape into the realm of adventure.

Links

Nordic folktales at fairytalz.com

The Complete and Original Folktales of Asbjørnsen and Moe (this is the publisher’s site )

The Project Gutenberg eBook of the Swedish Fairy Tale Book (the complete free digital text)

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Asbjørnson & Moe’s East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North (the complete free digital text)

A Time for Trolls, Joan Roll Hansen’s translation and telling of some Asbjørsen and Moe tales with great illustrations my first exposure to these beloved folktales and the most dog-eared book I own).