Little Table Set Thyself, Gold-Ass, and Cudgel o
This collection of folk tales features a series of humorous and satirical stories that poke fun at societal norms and expectations. The tales often feature clever tricksters who outwit their adversaries through cunning and wit. They are meant to be entertaining and thought-provoking, rather than strictly moralistic or didactic.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1815 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy · 5,008 words
First lines
There was once upon a time, a tailor, who had three sons and only one goat. But as the goat supported the whole of them with her milk, she was obliged to have good food, and to be taken every day to pasture. The sons, therefore, did this, in turn.
Once, the eldest took her to the churchyard, where the finest herbs were to be found, and let her eat and run about there. At night, when it was time to go home, he asked, "Goat, have you had enough?"
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Little Table Set Thyself, Gold-Ass, and Cudgel out of the Sack 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, Folklore, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure
- Length: 5,008 words
- Structure: 1 section, 145 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and fantastical events typical of fairy tales.
- Folklore — The narrative is rooted in traditional folklore, with themes of trickery, magical objects, and moral teachings.
- Fantasy — The presence of magical objects like the wishing-table, gold-ass, and cudgel introduces fantasy elements.
- Children's Literature — The simple narrative style and moral lessons make it suitable for children.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Short Story · Satire · Social Commentary · Morality Play · Comedy · Dark Humor · Absurdity · Fantasy · Literary Satire · Cultural Critique