King Thrushbeard
A young woman's father promises her hand to a man she has never met, but the marriage is delayed when the suitor is forced into exile by his enemies. The woman is left alone and must fend for herself until the suitor returns and they are finally married.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy · 1,977 words
First lines
A King had a daughter who was beautiful beyond all measure, but so proud and haughty withal that no suitor was good enough for her. She sent away one after the other, and made fun of them as well.
Once the King gave a great feast and invited thereto, from far and near, all the young men likely to marry. They were marshalled in a row according to their rank and standing. First came the Kings, then the Grand-dukes, then the Princes, the Earls, the Barons, and the gentry.
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King Thrushbeard 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, Folklore, Fantasy, Romance, Moral Tale
- Length: 1,977 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features classic fairy tale elements such as royalty, a moral lesson, and a transformation of character.
- Folklore — The narrative is rooted in traditional folklore, with archetypal characters and a moralistic plot.
- Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements like a disguised king and a magical transformation of circumstances.
- Romance — The plot centers around marriage and the eventual romantic union of the main characters.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Marriage Story · Transformation · Magic · Kingdom · Social Hierarchy · Class Struggle · Love vs Duty · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Appearance vs Reality