The Pink by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
A young woman marries a prince who has been cursed to turn into a pink creature at night. She must find the cure before he transforms completely.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure · 1,993 words
First lines
There was once a Queen, who had not been blessed with children. As she walked in her garden, she prayed every morning that a son or daughter might be given to her. Then one day an Angel came, and said to her: 'Be content: you shall have a son, and he shall be endowed with the power of wishing, so that whatsoever he wishes for shall be granted to him. ' She hurried to the King, and told him the joyful news; and when the time came a son was born to them, and they were filled with delight.
What this Textopian page supports
The Pink is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1819 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1819 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure, Moral, Romance
- Length: 1,993 words
- Structure: 1 section, 42 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Pink by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Pink?
- How does this fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Fairy Tale first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Singing Springing Lark by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Griffin by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Boots Of Buffalo Leather by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Drummer by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The White Snake by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
- The Knapsack The Hat And The Horn by Jacob And Wilhelm Grimm
Genres
- Fairy Tale — The narrative includes magical elements, such as wishes being granted, transformations, and talking animals, which are characteristic of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The story features fantastical elements like an angel granting wishes, magical transformations, and enchanted objects.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey, challenges, and the protagonist's quest to reunite with his mother and restore justice.
- Moral — The story conveys moral lessons about justice, kindness, and the consequences of deceit and greed.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Short Story · Fantasy · Magic · Adventure · Romance · Love · Transformation · Beauty · Morality · Moral Lesson