Hallatar ja paimentyttö : ja muita satuja by Sakari Salovaara
Hallatar ja paimentyttö by Sakari Salovaara is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. Drawing on Finnish folklore, it offers magical, gently moral stories where humble children, sprites, and wintry spirits test courage, kindness, and faith. Expect standalone adventures featuring frost maidens, tontut (house‑elves), princes, and princesses, with an emphasis on compassion and the pursuit of true happiness. The opening of the collection unfolds a series of concise
tales. A proud Frost Lady lures a shepherd girl into a bog with will‑o’‑the‑wisps, but a devoted house‑elf—guided by a wise frog—bravely frees her, after which the frost spirit vents her anger on fields. A poor boy returns the Elf‑King’s lost cap and, with his grateful aid, secures impossible treasures and wins a princess. Two brothers choose diverging paths—Riches versus Happiness—one gaining a gold‑laying bird, the other a magic flute that brings deep contentment and royal favor, suggesting that true joy outshines wealth. A seaside orphan named Goldheart pursues a mirage‑castle across the ocean; after long trials and a rescue by a giant bird, he reaches a realm of renewed youth and lasting joy. A Christmas vignette has two sprites petition Santa to remember a destitute widow and her children, resulting in food, clothes, and toys. The section closes mid‑scene as two lost berry‑pickers stumble into a forest troll’s lair, leaving their fate in suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Salovaara, Sakari |
|---|---|
| Title | Hallatar ja paimentyttö : ja muita satuja |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava, 1925. |
| Contents | Hallatar ja paimentyttö -- Tonttukuninkaan kiitollisuus -- Kaksi tietä -- Satuprinsessa -- Tonttujen joululahja -- Metsänpeikko -- Nukkuva prinsessa -- Kuningas Pakkanen ja Auringontytär -- Satu Matista, Mustista ja noita-akasta -- Satu uskosta ja rakkaudesta. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Johanna Kankaanpää |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Finland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 78144 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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