Popular Tales from the Norse
Sir George Webbe Dasent
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Popular Tales from the Norse invites listeners into a world of enchanting folklore, where ancient myths and legends come alive through the rich tapestry of Norse storytelling. Compiled by Sir George Webbe Dasent, this collection features beloved tales that have been passed down through generations, capturing the imagination of both young and old.
Set against the backdrop of a time when storytelling was a cherished tradition, these tales reflect the values, fears, and dreams of a culture steeped in nature and the supernatural. From cunning animals to heroic figures, each story offers a glimpse into the moral lessons and whimsical adventures that have shaped the Norse narrative landscape.
As you listen, you'll discover the timeless themes of bravery, wisdom, and the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Dasent's masterful retellings breathe new life into these classic tales, making them accessible to modern audiences while preserving their original charm and depth.
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| 01 - Notice to the Second Edition | 3:59 | Gelesen von thedingo | |
| 02 - Notice to the First Edition | 2:40 | Gelesen von Varra Unreal | |
| 03 - Introduction Part 1: Origin | 20:31 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| 04 - Introduction Part 2: Diffusion | 50:02 | Gelesen von Andy Yu | |
| 05 - Introduction Part 3: Norse Mythology | 49:52 | Gelesen von Leni | |
| 06-1 - Introduction Part 4-1: Norse Popular Tales | 38:54 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| 06-2 - Introduction Part 4-2: Norse Popular Tales | 35:41 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| 07 - Introduction Part 5: Conclusion | 17:09 | Gelesen von Daniel W. | |
| 08 - True and Untrue | 10:51 | Gelesen von Sirene Darktail | |
| 09 - Why the Sea is Salt | 12:28 | Gelesen von Brian von Dedenroth | |
| 10 - The Old Dame and Her Hen | 17:56 | Gelesen von Ted Nugent | |
| 11 - East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon | 29:08 | Gelesen von Brian von Dedenroth | |
| 12 - Boots Who Ate a Match with the Troll | 4:51 | Gelesen von David Federman | |
| 13 - Hacon Grizzlebeard | 15:47 | Gelesen von Parrot | |
| 14 - Boots, Who Made the Princess Say, 'That's a Story' | 4:50 | Gelesen von Carol Stripling | |
| 15 - The Twelve Wild Ducks | 14:33 | Gelesen von Leni | |
| 16 - The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body | 16:11 | Gelesen von Fionn Jameson | |
| 17 - The Fox as Herdsman | 3:08 | Gelesen von Leni | |
| 18 - The Mastermaid | 31:21 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| 19 - The Cat on the Dovrefell | 4:13 | Gelesen von pattymarie | |
| 20 - Princess on the Glass Hill | 19:40 | Gelesen von Linda Ferguson | |
| 21 - The Cock and the Hen | 0:58 | Gelesen von Varra Unreal | |
| 22 - How One Went Out to Woo | 1:48 | Gelesen von Clarica | |
| 23 - The Master-Smith | 19:59 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 24 - The Two Step-Sisters | 16:38 | Gelesen von Sulwen | |
| 25 - Buttercup | 7:43 | Gelesen von Celinda Mendoza | |
| 26 - Taming the Shrew | 3:34 | Gelesen von Selvin | |
| 27 - Shortshanks | 36:02 | Gelesen von Sharon Riskedahl | |
| 28 - Gudbrand on the Hill-Side | 8:57 | Gelesen von Parrot | |
| 29 - The Blue Belt | 26:32 | Gelesen von JohnNewman | |
| 30 - Why the Bear is Stumpy-Tailed | 2:12 | Gelesen von Selvin | |
| 31 - Not a Pin to Choose Between Them | 10:38 | Gelesen von JohnNewman | |
| 32 - One's Own Children Are Always Prettiest | 1:16 | Gelesen von Varra Unreal | |
| 33 - The Three Princesses of Whiteland | 13:41 | Gelesen von Leni | |
| 34 - The Lassie and Her Godmother | 11:17 | Gelesen von Andy Yu | |
| 35 - The Three Aunts | 8:19 | Gelesen von Jessica Louise | |
| 36 - The Cock, the Cuckoo, and the Black-Cock | 1:19 | Gelesen von Varra Unreal | |
| 37 - Rich Peter the Pedlar | 24:21 | Gelesen von Hollis Hanover | |
| 38 - Gertrude's Bird | 2:28 | Gelesen von David Lawrence | |
| 39 - Boots and the Troll | 11:31 | Gelesen von George Yeager | |
| 40 - Goosey Grizzel | 13:48 | Gelesen von Lars Rolander (1942-2016) | |
| 41 - The Lad Who Went to the North Wind | 6:27 | Gelesen von David Federman | |
| 42 - The Master-Thief | 28:11 | Gelesen von Morgan Saletta | |
| 43 - The Best Wish | 23:10 | Gelesen von Sharon Riskedahl | |
| 44 - The Three Billy-Goats Gruff | 3:50 | Gelesen von Deb Cornell | |
| 45 - Well Done and Ill Paid | 5:37 | Gelesen von David Federman | |
| 46 - The Husband Who Was to Mind the House | 5:45 | Gelesen von Roger Melin | |
| 47 - Dapplegrim | 25:56 | Gelesen von Sharon Riskedahl | |
| 48 - Farmer Weathersky | 19:43 | Gelesen von Al Dano | |
| 49 - Lord Peter | 15:08 | Gelesen von pattymarie | |
| 50 - The Seven Foals | 16:14 | Gelesen von George Yeager | |
| 51 - The Widow's Son | 22:06 | Gelesen von Sharon Riskedahl | |
| 52 - Bushy Bride / Boots and his brothers | 26:58 | Gelesen von Lars Rolander (1942-2016) | |
| 53 - Big Peter and Little Peter | 21:35 | Gelesen von webround | |
| 54 - Tatterhood | 13:18 | Gelesen von Jennifer13 | |
| 55 - The Cock and Hen that Went to the Dovrefell | 5:20 | Gelesen von Ezwa | |
| 56 - Katie Woodencloak | 24:23 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| 57 - Thumbikin | 4:37 | Gelesen von Ezwa | |
| 58 - Doll i' the Grass | 5:04 | Gelesen von Ezwa | |
| 59 - The Lad and the Devil | 3:15 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 60 - The Cock and Hen a-Nutting | 8:19 | Gelesen von Lars Rolander (1942-2016) | |
| 61 - The Big Bird Dan | 33:10 | Gelesen von webround | |
| 62 - Soria Moria Castle | 25:49 | Gelesen von Sharon Riskedahl | |
| 63 - Bruin and Reynard | 5:03 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 64 - Tom Totherhouse | 6:51 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 65 - Little Annie the Goose-Girl | 7:01 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| 66 - Introduction to Appendix | 6:58 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 67 - Why the Jack-Spaniard's Waist is Small | 1:27 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 68 - Ananzi and the Lion | 6:43 | Gelesen von Lucy Perry | |
| 69 - Ananzi and the Quanqua | 3:59 | Gelesen von George Yeager | |
| 70 - The Ear of Corn and the Twelve Men | 5:13 | Gelesen von Leni | |
| 71 - The King and the Ant's Tree | 2:01 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 72 - The Little Child and the Pumpkin Tree | 3:28 | Gelesen von Celinda Mendoza | |
| 73 - The Brother and His Sisters | 5:25 | Gelesen von Clarica | |
| 74 - The Girl and the Fish | 2:11 | Gelesen von Scott Carpenter | |
| 75 - The Lion, the Goat, and the Baboon | 2:13 | Gelesen von Scott Carpenter | |
| 76 - Ananzi and Baboon | 3:04 | Gelesen von Didier | |
| 77 - The Man and the Doukana Tree | 2:19 | Gelesen von Scott Carpenter | |
| 78 - Nancy Fairy | 6:01 | Gelesen von pattymarie | |
| 79 - The Dancing Gang | 1:41 | Gelesen von Linda Ferguson |
Bewertungen
A LibriVox Listener
This is one book I am going to buy for my library of books very entertaining and a great read..
A LibriVox Listener
great though one of the narrators could not pronounce the letter V
A LibriVox Listener
Very entertaining, except for 7 introductions!
not great honestly
Cody West
I was disappointed that they all claimed to be Christians... all happy endings and silly fairy tales... not what I wanted personally
can't understand the reader
Brandy Jansen
section 2 switched to a female. she mumbled her words, and they ran on and on. had to stop listening
Julieg
some were terrible some mediocre and some were good. all the readers were good. even Norse reader for norse tales
Great stories! But some need to be reread.
A LibriVox Listener
Great
A very complete collection, with spirited readers
Chris Chubb