The Frog-King; or, Iron Henry
A young princess is placed under a sleeping curse by a wicked fairy. She falls into a deep sleep and can only be awakened by the kiss of her true love. A prince finds her and kisses her, breaking the curse. However, she does not awaken because he is not her true love. The curse is later broken when another man, who is not the prince, kisses her.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 1,762 words
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In old times, when wishing was having, there lived a King whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun itself, which has seen so much, was astonished whenever it shone in her face.
Close by the King's castle lay a great dark forest, and under an old lime-tree in the forest, was a fountain. When the day was very warm, the King's Child went out into the forest and sat down by the side of the cool fountain, and when she was dull she took a golden ball, and threw it up in the air and caught it. And this ball was her favorite plaything.
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, a moral lesson, and a transformation, which are typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as talking animals and magical transformations.
- Children's Literature — The simple language, moral lesson, and fantastical elements make it suitable for children.
- Folklore — The story is derived from traditional folklore, featuring common motifs and themes.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Children's Literature · Fantasy · Magic · Transformation · Revenge · Murder · Violence · Dark Fantasy · Medieval Setting · Kingdom
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The Frog-King; or, Iron Henry 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, Folklore, Romance
- Length: 1,762 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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