| Author |
Kristensen, Evald Tang, 1843-1929 |
| Title |
Fra Mindebo: Jyske Folkeæventyr
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Per Vinters Skjorte -- Prinsessen i Arabien -- Per Degn og Præstens Moder -- Den æggelystne Præst -- Et andet Sind -- Moderens Formaning -- Prinsessen i Højen -- Mit Ophold paa det forønskede Slot -- Kikkert, Taske og Hest -- Den forskudte Dronning -- De tre Lærdomme -- Ræven paa Fangst -- Den dristige Skrædder -- Snedkerens Hævn -- Røverslottet -- Flugten fra Trolden -- Jomfru Nøggel -- De gode Hjælpere -- Hesten Blank -- Dug, Faar og Kølle -- Kjællingens gode Raad -- Ræven, der blev narret -- Det fundne Barn -- Det glemte Løsen -- De tre Ønsker -- Det stærke Øl -- Syner i Spejlet -- Præstens Lig -- Den kloge Dronning -- Efterskrift.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"Fra Mindebo: Jyske Folkeæventyr" by Evald Tang Kristensen is a collection of Danish folk tales written in the late 19th century. This collection comprises traditional stories rich in folklore, often centered around common characters and themes prevalent in Scandinavian narrative traditions. The tales explore various aspects of human experience, often featuring enchanting elements, moral lessons, and humor through characters like Per Vinter, a servant who embarks on an unexpected journey. The opening of this work begins with the story of Per Vinter, who, after being released from his service in Copenhagen and left with only three skilling, remains optimistic and sings a song about his riches. His encounters with a mysterious old man lead him to unexpected fortune, as the man gifts him with magical items for his journey to England amidst a war. The narrative unfolds with Per’s rise from humble beginnings to significant military achievements, displaying both his luck and bravery, ultimately culminating in his marriage to a princess. This introductory tale sets the stage for the whimsical adventures found throughout Kristensen's collection, highlighting themes of chance, valor, and transformation in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Danish |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Denmark -- Jutland
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| Subject |
Folk literature, Danish -- Denmark -- Jutland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46278 |
| Release Date |
Jul 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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