Briar Rose
A young princess is placed under a sleeping curse by a wicked fairy after pricking her finger on a spindle. The curse can only be broken when the princess is awakened by true love's kiss. A king and queen find the princess, now an old woman, and adopt her as their own daughter. Years later, a prince arrives at the castle and falls in love with the princess, but she remains asleep until he kisses her, breaking the curse.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Romance · 1,339 words
First lines
Once upon a time there lived a king and queen who had no children; and this they lamented very much. But one day, as the queen was walking by the side of the river, a little fish lifted its head out of the water, and said, "Your wish shall be fulfilled, and you shall soon have a daughter."
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Briar Rose is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1812 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1812 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Children's Literature
- Length: 1,339 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, a princess, fairies, and a moral lesson, all typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as curses, magical sleep, and enchanted thorns.
- Romance — The plot centers around the awakening kiss of a prince and the subsequent marriage to the princess.
- Adventure — The prince's journey through the thicket to reach the sleeping princess adds an element of adventure.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Sleeping Beauty · Magic · Enchantment · Love Story · Romance · Fantasy · Adventure · Good vs Evil · Transformation · Rebirth