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East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    016 - One's Own Children are always Prettiest

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    015 - The Cat on the Dovrefell

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    014 - The Three Princesses in the Blue Mountain

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    013 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    012 - The Widow's Son

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    011 - The Princess on the Glass Hill

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    010 - The Giant Who had no Heart in his Body

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    009 - Soria Moria Castle

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    008 - The Three Princesses of Whiteland

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    007 - The Lad Who went to the North Wind

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    006 - The Husband Who was to Mind the House

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    005 - The Lassie and her Godmother

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    004 - Prince Lindworm

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    003 - The Blue Belt

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    002 - East of the Sun and West of the Moon

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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    001 - Preface

    Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales weaves together stories of trolls, enchanted castles, daring princesses, and the mysterious White Bear—prepare to be spellbound! (summary by Nadine)

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Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe

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