The Goose-Girl at the Well
A poor girl is forced to flee her home after being accused of witchcraft. She takes refuge with a group of traveling performers and eventually becomes the Goose-Girl at a well. The story explores themes of poverty, isolation, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore · 4,468 words
First lines
_The Old Witch_
There was once upon a time, a very old woman, who lived with her flock of geese in a waste place among the mountains, and there had a little house. The waste was surrounded by a large forest, and every morning the Old Woman took her crutch and hobbled into it.
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The Goose-Girl at the Well 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, Folklore, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 4,468 words
- Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and archetypal characters typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as witches, magical transformations, and enchanted objects.
- Folklore — The tale is rooted in traditional folklore, with motifs and themes common in cultural storytelling.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and challenges faced by the protagonist, characteristic of adventure stories.
Tags
FairyTale · GermanLiterature · Romance · MagicRealism · ComingOfAge · SelfDiscovery · LoveStory · TragicEnding · FateVsFreeWill · GoodVsEvil · MoralityPlay · SocialHierarchy