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Peter Christen Asbjørnsen books in order

Norwegian forester, writer, children's writer, and collector of fairy tales

Lived
1812–1885
Country
Norway
Books
9
Also writes as
Clemens Bonifacius

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 3 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Norske Folkeeventyr (1841).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

Standalone novels in order

  1. 'Round the Yule-log (1895)

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Short story collections in order

  1. Fairy Tales from the Far North (1897)

    303 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. Norske Folkeeventyr (1841), with Jørgen Moe

    204 pages

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  2. East of the Sun and West of the Moon (1938)

    255 pages

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  3. Three Billy Goats Gruff (2000), with Jørgen Moe

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Other books in order

  1. Popular Tales from the Norse (1859)

    443 pages

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  2. Folk and Fairy Tales (1883)

    316 pages

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  3. Tales from the Fjeld (1917)

    403 pages

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  4. Christmas Fireside Stories (1919)

    316 pages

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About Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

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".

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen FAQ

How many books has Peter Christen Asbjørnsen written?
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 3 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Peter Christen Asbjørnsen's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Norske Folkeeventyr.
What is Peter Christen Asbjørnsen's last book?
Folk and Fairy Tales (1883).
What is Peter Christen Asbjørnsen's most famous book?
Norske Folkeeventyr (1841) is Peter Christen Asbjørnsen's most widely read book.
Does Peter Christen Asbjørnsen write under a pen name?
Yes: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen has also published as Clemens Bonifacius.
Can I read Peter Christen Asbjørnsen's books for free?
Yes. 4 books by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.