
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
Aug 18, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1953
Best known for warm, vivid stories of Norwegian country life, this writer brought the landscapes and voices of Gudbrandsdal into plays, poems, and beloved children's books. His work often blends humor, sharp observation, and real feeling for ordinary people.
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