Author Description

Herman Hofberg's "Swedish Fairy Tales" is a wonderful book that transports the reader into the magical world of trolls, elves, and fairies. On these pages, the reader will find over 80 intriguing stories. The stories include a broad range of characters, including trolls, ghosts, giants, and other supernatural creatures from Swedish mythology. Discover buried treasures, face the devil, and interact with tomte (house ghosts) and woodland nymphs. The stories frequently disclose the actual nature of these supernatural animals, giving complexity and surprise to the plot. The book includes over forty pictures that bring these magical stories to life. Look forward to themes like bravery, wit, and the endless struggle between good and evil. Sneak peek On the stroke of 12 o’clock, midnight, the grave opened and the ghost of the dead lord stepped forth. Father Steffan’s companion at once took to his heels, but Father Steffan remained and began to read from a book he had with him. During the reading the ghost became larger and larger, but the priest would not be frightened. Finally the apparition interrupted the reading and addressed the priest. “Is that you, Steffan, the goose thief?