The Return of Trolls in Folklore and Literature

The video explores the evolution of trolls in literature and art, starting with Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales in the 19th century. It discusses the first English appearance of the word 'troll' and the development of troll illustrations, which shaped their modern image. The video also covers the classification of trolls as distinct creatures in folklore and their portrayal in Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gint', highlighting their cultural significance.

Explain the significance of the scientific classification system on the categorization of trolls in the 19th century.

What was the impact of Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt' on the portrayal of trolls?