The King of the Golden Mountain
A poor woodcutter's son inherits a vast fortune from a mysterious stranger who appears to him in the forest. The boy becomes wealthy and marries a princess, but his wealth attracts envy and greed from others. He must navigate the complexities of wealth and power while staying true to himself.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure · 2,743 words
First lines
There was once a Merchant who had two children, a boy and a girl. They were both small, and not old enough to run about. He had also two richly-laden ships at sea, and just as he was expecting to make a great deal of money by the merchandise, news came that they had both been lost. So now instead of being a rich man he was quite poor, and had nothing left but one field near the town.
To turn his thoughts from his misfortune, he went out into this field, and as he was walking up and down a little black Mannikin suddenly appeared before him, and asked why he was so sad. The Merchant said, 'I would tell you at once, if you could help me.'
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1819 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure, Folklore, Moral Story
- Length: 2,743 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and fantastical characters typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes supernatural occurrences, enchanted beings, and magical objects, aligning with the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges, quests, and exploration, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Folklore — The tale is rooted in traditional folklore, with motifs and themes common in cultural storytelling.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Magic Realism · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Adventure · Quest Narrative · Good vs Evil · Moral Lesson · Fantasy World · Kingdom Politics · Royal Family