Snow-White and Rose-Red
The story revolves around two young girls, Snow-White and Rose-Red, who live with their father in a small cottage. They are kind and gentle, but also fiercely protective of each other. One day, they encounter a bear that has been living in the forest, and despite its initial ferocity, it becomes a loyal companion to the sisters. The bear is eventually killed by a group of miners who mistake it for a wild animal. The girls are devastated by the loss of their beloved pet, but they continue to live in the cottage with their father. A short time later, a wealthy old man moves into the cottage and marries Snow-White's mother. He brings his own daughter, Rose-Red, to live with them, causing tension between the two girls who share the same name. The story takes a dark turn when the old man dies, leaving behind a large inheritance that is contested by various relatives. The sisters are forced to navigate this complex web of relationships and rivalries in order to secure their future. Ultimately, Snow-White marries one of her suitors, while Rose-Red remains single but content with her life.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 3,080 words
First lines
A poor widow once lived in a little cottage. In front of the cottage was a garden, in which were growing two rose trees; one of these bore white roses, and the other red.
She had two children, who resembled the rose trees. One was called Snow-White, and the other Rose-Red; and they were as religious and loving, busy and untiring, as any two children ever were.
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Snow-White and Rose-Red 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, Children's Literature, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 3,080 words
- Structure: 1 section, 46 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and archetypal characters typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — Includes fantastical elements such as enchanted animals and magical transformations.
- Children's Literature — The narrative is simple, with themes and language suitable for children.
- Adventure — The plot involves journeys and encounters with magical creatures and challenges.
Tags
FairyTale · GermanLiterature · ClassicChildrensBook · MagicRealism · Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Friendship · LoveStory · AnimalCharacters · WoodlandSetting · Poverty