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 | "Sweetheart Roland" by The Brothers Grimm is a dark fairy tale that depicts a classic struggle between good and evil. A wicked witch desires to kill her stepdaughter in jealousy, but the cunning young heroine, aided by her faithful lover Roland, devises a clever escape plan. The story unfolds to ... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Frederick and Catherine" is a tale from the collection of The Brothers Grimm about a couple who constantly misunderstand each other due to their stupidity. The story is a humorous depiction of their daily lives, including Frederick's efforts to teach Catherine how to behave properly, and her com... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Little Peasant" is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a clever and cunning peasant who manages to outwit everyone around him, from his unfaithful wife to the king himself. Despite his lower status, he proves that wit and intelligence can help one climb the social ladde... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Old Man and His Grandson" is a heart-warming tale written by the Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around an old man who lives with his son's family, but is mistreated due to his messy eating habits. Noticing this, his young grandson begins to demonstrate similar treatment towards his paren... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Clever Gretel" by The Brothers Grimm is a fairy tale about a witty and smart cook, Gretel, who works for a rich man. When her master invites a guest for dinner, Gretel devises a scheme to eat the roasted chickens, designed for them, herself. Although her ploys are discovered, her wit and audacit... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Rumpelstiltskin" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a miller's daughter who is forced by the king to spin straw into gold. Unable to perform this impossible task, she strikes a dangerous deal with a mysterious little man who can spin gold, but fo... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Tom Thumb is a classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about the life and adventures of a boy as small as his father's thumb. Despite his size, Tom proves to be incredibly clever and resourceful. He often finds himself in perilous situations; from the belly of a cow, being eaten by a fish, and a... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Robber Bridegroom" is a fairytale by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a miller's daughter promised in marriage to a mysterious stranger. The stranger turns out to be a dreaded robber who intends to murder and rob her. Upon discovering his sinister intentions, the brave young wom... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood] Little Red-Cap, more commonly known as Little Red Riding Hood, is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. It tells the tale of a young girl called Little Red Riding Hood, named for the red cloak she always wears. In this story, she is outsmarted by a cunning wolf when she goes to visit her il... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Mother Holle" is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm that presents the story of two girls - a lazy and ugly one, and a diligent beautiful one. Forced by her unkind stepmother to spin beside a well, the diligent girl eventually falls in. Instead of drowning, she finds herself in a strange p... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Mouse, The Bird, and The Sausage "The Mouse, The Bird, and The Sausage" is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm that narrates the story of three unique friends living together harmoniously, each contributing to their shared household in their own special way. Their peaceful coexistence is shattered when they decide to switc... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Hansel and Gretel" by The Brothers Grimm is a traditional fairy tale about a young brother and sister who become lost in the woods. Their wicked stepmother convinces their powerless father to abandon them, thinking they could fend for themselves. Instead, Hansel and Gretel come across a house ma... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Valiant Little Tailor" is a famous fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, which follows the intriguing journey of a clever, confident tailor who outwits giants, a king, and a powerful unicorn using only his wit and cunning. After killing seven flies with one blow, he boasts about his seeming grea... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Fundevogel is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that features themes of friendship and loyalty. The story revolves around a girl named Lina and a boy named Fundevogel, who were close friends since their infancy. When Fundevogel is about to be boiled by a cook, Lina helps him escape by changing hi... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Rapunzel" by The Brothers Grimm is a classic German fairy tale about a young woman named Rapunzel, held captive in a tower by an evil witch. The tower has no stairs or doors, only a small window high above. Rapunzel has magnificently long hair, and when she hears the voice of the witch, she thro... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet "The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet" is a children's tale by The Brothers Grimm that takes readers on a journey alongside its main characters, Chanticleer the rooster and Partlet the hen. The story is filled with whimsy, mischief, and charm as they explore their surroundings and embark on ... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Goose-Girl is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a princess who is betrayed by her maid and stripped of her identity. Forced to become a goose-girl, she eventually regains her rightful place through the help of a talking horse, a kind king, and her own brave... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Cat and Mouse in Partnership is a traditional fable by the Brothers Grimm about a cunning cat and a naive mouse. The pair become housemates, buy a pot of fat for the winter, and hide it for safekeeping. However, the deceptive cat trickily eats the pot of fat without the mouse knowing. Eventually,... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Frog-Prince, written by The Brothers Grimm, is a renowned fairy tale about a spoiled princess who befriends a frog after throwing a golden ball into a spring and asking him to retrieve it. The frog, in return, asks to live with her, eat from her plate, and sleep on her bed. Initially repulsed... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Willow-Wren and the Bear" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that chronicles a funny and adventurous story in the animal kingdom. When the bear insults the bird king, a willow-wren, it begins a massive conflict among different animal species. The bear and his allies find themselves outwit... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Fisherman and His Wife is a classic fable by The Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a humble fisherman and his greedy wife. Upon catching a magical fish, the fisherman releases it after it pleads for its life and reveals that it's an enchanted prince. Grateful, the fish grants the fish... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about twelve princesses who mysteriously wear out their shoes every night. Their father, the king, desperate to find out their secret, promises that anyone who can solve the mystery will marry a princess and inherit the kingdom. ... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Dog and the Sparrow is a fable by Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a scruffy stray dog and a little sparrow who form an unlikely friendship. After the dog saves the sparrow from a certain death, they set off on an adventure. When the dog is deceived and mistreated by a greedy carriage d... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Briar Rose", also known as "Sleeping Beauty", is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. It tells the story of a princess who is cursed by a spiteful fairy to die by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel's spindle on her sixteenth birthday. However, a good fairy changes the curse to a deep sleep i... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean The Straw, The Coal, And The Bean is a short tale by The Brothers Grimm, which tells the story of three unusual companions - a straw, a piece of coal, and a bean. All three manage to escape their traditional destinies of being burned or eaten. Together, they set off on an adventure. However, a cr... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Old Sultan" by The Brothers Grimm is a short, traditional children's tale about an old and faithful dog named Sultan who is no longer considered useful by his master. Betrayed and nearly put to death, Sultan uses his wits to make cunning plans with his friend, a wolf, proving not only his worth ... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | The Travelling Musicians is a tale by the Brothers Grimm about four aging domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are no longer of any use to their masters. These include a donkey, dog, cat, and a rooster. Anticipating a sad end, they decide to leave their homes and venture to Bremen... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Jorinda and Jorindel is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that follows the story of two young lovers, Jorinda and Jorindel, who were separated by an evil witch. Jorinda, transformed into a nightingale and trapped in a cage, could only be saved by Jorindel. The book narrates his struggle to overt... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "Hans In Luck" is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that incorporates the old adage, "Ignorance is bliss". The story follows the character of Hans, a simple and content man who embarks on a journey after seven years of hard work. As the story progresses, Hans continually trades down from his ini... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | "The Golden Bird" is a classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm that follows the adventures of a king's youngest son as he embarks on a magical journey to find a golden bird that has been feeding on his father's apple tree. His quests involve perilous tasks, meeting enchanting characters, and cou... | added by davidb 7 months ago |
 | Odd, original and irreverent, Aldous Huxley's tour de force is a darkly satiric vision of a "utopian" future --where humans are genetically bred and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively serve a ruling order. A powerful and thought-provoking classic of speculative fiction, Brave New World is... | added by JokerGem 8 months ago |
 | "Winnie-the-Pooh" is a delightful children's book written by A. A. Milne. Set in the Hundred Acre Wood, the story follows the adventures of a lovable bear named Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, including Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit, and Owl. Each chapter brings a new escapad... | added by acronimous 11 months ago |
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