A Selection from the Norse Tales for the Use of Children

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A Selection from the Norse Tales for the Use of Children

EN·~7 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

A Selection from the Norse Tales.

0:25
2

NOTICE.

2:36
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:20
4

TRUE AND UNTRUE.

10:38
5

THE OLD DAME AND HER HEN.

12:19
6

EAST O’ THE SUN AND WEST O’ THE MOON.

21:49
7

BOOTS WHO ATE A MATCH WITH THE TROLL.

4:17
8

BOOTS, WHO MADE THE PRINCESS SAY, “THAT’S A STORY.”

3:32
9

THE TWELVE WILD DUCKS.

13:26
10

THE GIANT WHO HAD NO HEART IN HIS BODY.

14:09

Description

A charming collection of Norse folk tales, gently reshaped for young listeners, offers a window into the vivid world of ancient Scandinavia. Each story unfolds with simple, rhythmic narration that captures the magic of giants, clever animals, and daring heroes while keeping the language clear and inviting. The selection balances wonder with gentle moral lessons, encouraging curiosity and kindness without heavy-handed preaching.

From the mischievous adventures of a clever fox herding sheep to the timeless bravery of the three brothers who outwit a fearsome troll, the tales sparkle with humor and heart. Beautifully illustrated scenes come alive in the audio, guiding children through enchanted hills, talking cats, and brave princesses on glass‑capped towers. This anthology makes the rich tradition of Norse storytelling accessible, perfect for bedtime or classroom listening.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (419K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2020-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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