Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales: Tales from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, IcelandClaire Booss A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists. |
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... Liisa was running through the forest , a great birch tree called after her : " Liisa , Liisa , where do you run ? " Liisa stopped to see who was speaking . " Do not be afraid , " the tree continued . " I am the spirit of your mother ...
... Liisa was running through the forest , a great birch tree called after her : " Liisa , Liisa , where do you run ? " Liisa stopped to see who was speaking . " Do not be afraid , " the tree continued . " I am the spirit of your mother ...
Page 576
... Liisa through the garden between the flowers and told her how he loved her . Then he lifted her to her saddle , and she rode off . When Liisa reached the birch tree by the river , she left her fine horse and her clothes and her jewels ...
... Liisa through the garden between the flowers and told her how he loved her . Then he lifted her to her saddle , and she rode off . When Liisa reached the birch tree by the river , she left her fine horse and her clothes and her jewels ...
Page 577
... Liisa into the bath house . She kicked over the hearthstones , and scattered ashes about the floor , and then flung about a basket of the finest flax seed . As the seed flew everywhere , the Ögress said to Liisa : " If every one of ...
... Liisa into the bath house . She kicked over the hearthstones , and scattered ashes about the floor , and then flung about a basket of the finest flax seed . As the seed flew everywhere , the Ögress said to Liisa : " If every one of ...
Contents
The Death of Chanticleer | 121 |
Death and the Doctor | 134 |
Bruin and Reynard Partners | 140 |
Copyright | |
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