Ash-Maiden
The story revolves around a young woman who is forced to become an ash tree after being accused of witchcraft by her stepmother and stepsisters. She remains in this state until she is rescued by a prince, who falls in love with her and breaks the curse. The tale explores themes of beauty, innocence, and redemption.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1815 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore · 3,225 words
First lines
The wife of a rich man fell sick, and as she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, "Dear Child, be good and pious, and then the dear God will always protect you, and I will look down on you from Heaven and be near you. " Thereupon she closed her eyes and departed.
Every day, the maiden went out to her mother's grave and wept, and she remained pious and good. When winter came the snow spread a white sheet over the grave, and when the spring-sun had drawn it off again, the man had taken another wife.
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Ash-Maiden is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1815 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore, Children's Literature, Drama
- Length: 3,225 words
- Structure: 1 section, 71 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and a traditional narrative structure typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — Incorporates fantastical elements such as magical birds and enchanted trees that grant wishes.
- Folklore — Originates from oral traditions and reflects cultural values and societal norms.
- Children's Literature — Contains simple language and moral lessons suitable for a young audience.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Romance · Tragedy · Love Story · Death · Loss · Sacrifice · Magic · Mythology · Fantasy · Young Adult