Bird-Found
The story revolves around a young woman who marries a man she has never seen, based on his reputation and the promise of wealth. She discovers that her husband is a bird in disguise, and he must return to his true form by dawn or face punishment. The narrative explores themes of deception, love, and transformation.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure · 1,073 words
First lines
There was once a forester, who went into the forest to hunt. When he entered it, he heard a screaming as if a little child was there.
He followed the sound, and at last came to a high tree. In the top of it a little child was sitting. His mother had fallen asleep under the tree with the child, and a bird of prey had seen him in her arms, flown down, and snatched him away, and set him on the high tree.
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Bird-Found is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1819 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1819 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature, Folklore
- Length: 1,073 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical transformations, a witch-like antagonist, and a moral lesson, all typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as magical transformations and talking animals.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and escape from danger, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Children's Literature — The simple language, moral lesson, and child protagonists make it suitable for children.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Children's Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Magic · Animal Story · Transformation · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Friendship · Good vs Evil