The Grave-Mound
A young woman dies after being forced into marriage with a man she does not love. She is buried in a grave-mound and her spirit returns to haunt the man who wronged her.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy · 1,775 words
First lines
A rich farmer was one day standing in his yard inspecting his fields and gardens. The corn was growing up vigorously and the fruit-trees were heavily laden with fruit. The grain of the year before still lay in such immense heaps on the floors that the rafters could hardly bear it. Then he went into the stable, where were well-fed oxen, fat cows, and horses bright as looking-glass. At length he went back into his sitting-room, and cast a glance at the iron chest in which his money lay.
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The Grave-Mound is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1819 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1819 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy, Moral Story, Parable
- Length: 1,775 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The narrative structure, moral lessons, and supernatural elements are characteristic of traditional fairy tales.
- Folklore — The story incorporates elements of folklore, such as the Devil and moralistic themes common in cultural tales.
- Fantasy — The presence of supernatural beings and events, like the Devil and magical occurrences, align with fantasy genre conventions.
- Moral Story — The plot centers around moral lessons about greed, charity, and redemption.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Death · Mourning · Grief · Loss · Family · Relationships · Marriage · Love · Jealousy · Betrayal