John Bauer
- Tale Summary There was once a young man named Peder Lars, the son of a farmer, who was hoping to win the hand of a very rich and proud woman named Lisa. He rode his horse through the forest on the way to town, where he would buy a new jacket. He
- Tale Summary There was once a wicked musician who built a castle in the mountains, and was entertained by a group of beautiful young girls who danced and made music. They were all terrified of him because he had stolen them from their parents, and
- Tale Summary There was once a family of trolls who lived in a Great Forest, which was becoming uninhabitable because more and more humans were moving nearby. Troll Father complained about the smell of fried bacon and coffee, but Troll Mother