The Frog Prince
A spoiled princess befriends a frog who has been cursed to remain an amphibian until he receives her love and acceptance. She initially rejects him but eventually takes pity on the frog after he saves her from a group of robbers. The curse is lifted when she kisses the frog, transforming him into a handsome prince.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 1,666 words
First lines
In the olden time, when wishing was having, there lived a King, whose daughters were all beautiful; but the youngest was so exceedingly beautiful that the Sun himself, although he saw her very, very often, was delighted every time she came out into the sunshine.
Near the castle of this King was a large and gloomy forest, where in the midst stood an old lime-tree, beneath whose branches splashed a little fountain; so, whenever it was very hot, the King's youngest daughter ran off into this wood, and sat down by the side of the fountain; and, when she felt dull, would often divert herself by throwing a golden ball up into the air and catching it again. And this was her favorite amusement.
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The Frog Prince 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, Romance, Folklore
- Length: 1,666 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, a moral lesson, and a transformation, which are characteristic 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.
- Romance — The story involves a romantic transformation from a frog to a prince and ends with a betrothal.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Magic Realism · Transformation · Revenge Fantasy · Princess Story · Prince Character · Frog as Symbol · Enchantment · Disguise · Social Hierarchy · Class Conflict