Asbjørnsen refers to Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, a Norwegian author and folklorist born in 1812. He is best known for collecting and publishing traditional Norwegian fairy tales and folk stories, often in collaboration with Jørgen Moe. Their work helped preserve Norway's cultural heritage and introduced many of these tales to a wider audience. Asbjørnsen's stories include well-known titles like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" and "The Princess and the Pea." His contributions to literature have made him a significant figure in Norwegian folklore, influencing later writers and artists in the genre of fairy tales.