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East of the Sun and West of the Moon

East of the Sun and West of the Moon

By: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen Jørgen Engebretsen Moe
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 Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Literature & Fiction
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  • 016 - One's Own Children are always Prettiest

    016 - One's Own Children are always Prettiest
    Dec 3 2025
    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)
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    2 mins
  • 015 - The Cat on the Dovrefell

    015 - The Cat on the Dovrefell
    Dec 3 2025
    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)
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    3 mins
  • 014 - The Three Princesses in the Blue Mountain

    014 - The Three Princesses in the Blue Mountain
    Dec 3 2025
    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)
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    33 mins
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