Can you recommend some best Norwegian short stories?

Another great one is 'The Fisherman's Wife' which is a traditional Norwegian folktale. It's about a fisherman who catches a magical fish and his wife's ever - increasing demands. It has elements of magic, moral lessons about greed, and it gives an insight into the traditional Norwegian values and way of life.

One of the best Norwegian novels is 'Hunger' by Knut Hamsun. It's a powerful exploration of a starving artist's psychological state.

They often have a strong connection to the Norwegian landscape. The beautiful and sometimes harsh natural environment of Norway is a common backdrop in these stories.

Another excellent one is 'The Redeemer' by Jo Nesbø. It has a dark and brooding atmosphere. The plot involves a killer with a very specific motive, and Harry Hole has to race against time to stop more murders from happening.

Sure. One well - known Norwegian bedtime story is 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'. It's about three goats who want to cross a bridge guarded by a mean troll. Another is 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon', a beautiful fairy - tale - like story. And 'The Princess Who Had Never Seen a Man' is also a traditional Norwegian bedtime story.

Sure. 'The Soria Moria Castle' is a great Norwegian children story. It tells the story of a young man who embarks on a journey to a magical castle. There's also 'Askeladden', which features a young hero who overcomes many challenges through his wits. Additionally, 'The White - Bear King Valemon' is a beloved story with elements of love and transformation.

The story of 'The Huldra' is quite interesting too. She is a female forest spirit in Norwegian mythology. While not always strictly horror, some versions of the Huldra stories can be quite terrifying. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman from the front, but with a hollow back or a tail like a cow. If a man gets too close to her, she can lead him astray in the forest, never to be seen again.

Sure. 'The Snowman' is a must - read. It's full of suspense and the Norwegian setting adds to the overall mood. Another is 'The Leopard' by Jo Nesbø. It has a great plot with interesting characters. And 'The Redeemer' by Jo Nesbø too. It's got that dark and gritty feel that Nordic noir is known for.

Another one is the 'Huldra'. While not strictly a ghost story, the Huldra is a supernatural being in Norwegian folklore. She is a beautiful woman from the forest with a cow's tail. Sometimes, stories of her can have a spooky element, especially when she lures men into the forest and they are never seen again.

One popular Norwegian children story is 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'. It's about three goats who want to cross a bridge guarded by a troll. The smallest goat goes first, tricks the troll, and then the medium and largest goats follow, outsmarting the troll in the end. It teaches kids about cleverness.