How Six Men Got on in the World
The story revolves around six men who are tasked with building a house for the king. They work diligently but their efforts are hindered by various obstacles and misfortunes. The narrative explores themes of fate, hard work, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Adventure, Fantasy · 2,489 words
First lines
There was once a man who understood all kinds of arts. He served in war, and behaved well and bravely, but when the war was over he received his dismissal, and three farthings for his expenses on the way. "Stop," said he, "I shall not be content with this. If I can but meet with the right people, the King will have to give me all the treasure of the country."
Then full of anger he went into the forest, and saw a man standing therein who had plucked up six trees as if they were blades of corn. He said to him, "Will you be my servant and go with me?"
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How Six Men Got on in the World 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, Adventure, Fantasy, Folklore, Humor
- Length: 2,489 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features fantastical elements, moral lessons, and a narrative style typical of traditional fairy tales.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a journey and the challenges faced by the characters, embodying the adventure genre.
- Fantasy — The presence of characters with supernatural abilities and magical occurrences aligns with the fantasy genre.
- Folklore — The story is rooted in cultural folklore, with archetypal characters and motifs common in folk narratives.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Literature · Short Story Collection · 19th Century Literature · Children's Literature · Anthology · Classic Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary