This collection of children's legends features stories that convey moral lessons about the importance of humility and poverty as a path to spiritual enlightenment and salvation. The tales often depict characters who are poor but virtuous, while those who are wealthy and arrogant ultimately suffer consequences for their actions. The stories aim to teach children the value of living simply and being content with one's circumstances.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Religious Fiction, Children's Literature