
LISBETH LONGFROCK - Translated from the Norwegian of Hans Aanrud
LISBETH LONGFROCK
Set against the stark beauty of a narrow Norwegian valley, the tale opens on a bright, cold winter day as snow glitters over Hoel Farm. The landscape is rendered in crisp detail: towering mountains, a stone‑walled yard, and a plump, shaggy dog named Bearhunter keeping watch over restless pigs and goats. This vivid backdrop grounds the story in the rhythms of peasant life, where chores and seasons dictate the pace of each day.
Into this world steps Lisbeth Longfrock, a young girl newly arrived at the farm. She quickly learns the demands of spinning, milking, and tending to the livestock, while navigating the gentle humor of animal antics and the quiet companionship of Bearhunter. Lisbeth’s determination and curiosity shine through as she adapts to her new responsibilities, offering listeners a warm portrait of resilience and simple poetry in everyday work.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (178K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-08-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1953
Known for warm, vivid stories of country life, this Norwegian writer brought the landscapes and village world of Gudbrandsdal to life for both children and adults. His work often mixes humor, sharp observation, and sympathy for ordinary people.
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