Allerleirauh by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
A young woman flees her stepmother's cruelty by disguising herself as a goat, then a fish, and finally a bird, but ultimately returns home to reclaim her rightful place.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore · 2,541 words
First lines
There was once on a time a King who had a wife with golden hair, and she was so beautiful that her equal was not to be found on earth. It came to pass that she lay ill, and as she felt that she must soon die, she called the King and said, "If thou wishest to marry again after my death, take no one who is not quite as beautiful as I am, and who has not just such golden hair as I have: this thou must promise me. " And after the King had promised her this she closed her eyes and died.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1812 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore, Romance, Drama
- Length: 2,541 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The narrative follows a traditional fairy tale structure with elements of magic, royalty, and moral lessons.
- Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements such as magical dresses and a transformation disguise.
- Folklore — The tale is rooted in cultural folklore, reflecting societal norms and beliefs of the time.
- Romance — The plot centers around themes of love and marriage, culminating in a romantic union.
Tags
FairyTale · GermanLiterature · Magic · Transformation · Disguise · Deception · MarriagePlot · LoveStory · Jealousy · Envy · Cunning · Wit