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Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
AuthorBooks · Second hand1812-1885
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian folklore. They were so closely united in their lives' work that their folk tale collections are commonly mentioned only as "Asbjørnsen and Moe".
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About Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Birth
1812
Death
1885
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian folklore. They were so closely united in their lives' work that their folk tale collections are commonly mentioned only as "Asbjørnsen and Moe".
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen was a key figure in collecting Norwegian folklore alongside Jørgen Moe.
Beyond his writing, he dedicated his life to marine biology and forestry.
He published his works under the pseudonym Clemens Bonifacius.
His main legacy is the famous collection Norske folke-eventyr, which preserves his country's oral tradition.
His work as a mythographer and children's author has left an indelible mark on Nordic culture.
