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He published the tales in seven substantial volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Master storyteller Douwe Kootstra will bring Poortinga&#8217;s legacy to life and speak about the origins of these ancient folk tales. Storytellers Aggie Meijer and Thom Boonstra will perform readings from the collected works. 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