Swiss Fairy Tales

audiobook

Swiss Fairy Tales

by William Elliot Griffis

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

Gather around a well‑worn armchair and let the voice of a kindly grandmother guide you through a world where Swiss mountains meet the early American frontier. She spins tales that began in the Bernese Oberland and traveled across the Atlantic with a pioneering family, weaving together the sounds of yodels, the clatter of horse‑drawn wagons, and the whispers of Revolutionary soldiers passing by their homestead. The introduction paints a vivid picture of life in a valley of towering peaks, of winters locked in deep snow and summers spent grazing cattle on sun‑kissed alpine pastures.

Beyond the historical backdrop, the collection bursts with the charm of folk magic, mischievous sprites, and humble heroes who brave enchanted forests and hidden valleys. Listeners will hear the rustle of pine‑wood horns, the laughter of children, and the timeless moral lessons that have guided generations. It’s a warm, immersive journey that celebrates both the rugged beauty of the Alps and the enduring spirit of Swiss storytelling.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (309K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1920.

Credits

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2023-01-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis

1843–1928

An American writer, educator, and former missionary, he helped introduce Japan, Korea, and Asia more broadly to English-speaking readers through lively books shaped by firsthand experience abroad. His work blended travel, history, biography, and popular interpretation for a wide general audience.

View all books