Jorgen Moe Series

Jørgen Engebretsen Moe is best known for the Norske Folkeeventyr, a collection of Norwegian folk tales he edited in collaboration with Peter Christen Asbjørnsen. The two discovered a shared passion for folklore upon meeting while preparing for exams. Moe's work involved the careful collection and editing of these traditional narratives, significantly contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Norwegian folk heritage for future generations.