The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat
A poor miller's boy is given a cat by his master that can talk. The cat tells the boy to take it to the king and demand a reward for its capture. The boy does this, but the king orders him to be thrown into a well for lying about the cat's value.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1812 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore · 1,666 words
First lines
In a certain mill, lived an old miller who had neither wife nor child. Three apprentices served under him.
As they had been with him several years, he one day said to them, "I am old, and want to sit in the chimney-corner. Go out, and whichsoever of you brings me the best horse, to him will I give the mill. And in return for it, he shall take care of me till my death."
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The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat 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, Children's Literature, Adventure
- Length: 1,666 words
- Structure: 1 section, 51 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, talking animals, and a moral lesson, typical of fairy tales.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements such as enchanted castles and magical transformations.
- Folklore — The tale is rooted in traditional folklore, with themes of transformation and reward for kindness.
- Children's Literature — The simple narrative and moral lesson make it suitable for children.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Animal Story · Poor Boy · Cat · Friendship · Helping Others · Kindness · Generosity · Reward · Punishment · Morality