This is an English translation of Alexander L. Kielland's 1891 collection of short stories, “Tales of Two Countries”. Alexander Lange Kielland (1849 – 1906) was one of the most significant and celebrated Norwegian realistic writers during the19th century, belonging to “The Four Greats” together with Jonas Lie, Henrik Ibsen, and Bjørnstjerne. Other notable works by this author include; “Garman & Worse” (1880), “Arbeidsfolk” (1881), and “Else” (1881). Contents include: “Pharaoh”, “The Parsonage”, “The Peat Moor”, “'Hope's Clad in April Green'”, “At the Fair”, “Two Friends”, “A Good Conscience”, “Romance and Reality”, “Withered Leaves”, “The Battle of Waterloo”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork. Translated by William Archer.