The Singing Bone by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
A young man's bones are found in a forest, and when they are thrown into the river, they start singing. The song reveals that the man was murdered by his brother.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy · 859 words
First lines
In a certain country there was once great lamentation over a wild boar that laid waste the farmer's fields, killed the cattle, and ripped up people's bodies with his tusks. The King promised a large reward to anyone who would free the land from this plague; but the beast was so big and strong that no one dared to go near the forest in which it lived. At last the King gave notice that whosoever should capture or kill the wild boar should have his only daughter to wife.
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The Singing Bone 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 Tale, Adventure
- Length: 859 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and archetypal characters typical of fairy tales.
- Folklore — The narrative is rooted in traditional folklore, with themes of justice and retribution.
- Fantasy — The presence of a magical spear and a singing bone introduces fantastical elements.
- Moral Tale — The story conveys a moral lesson about the consequences of envy and deceit.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Murder Mystery · Supernatural Element · Death Penalty · Justice System · Vengeance · Retribution · Morality Play · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Poetic Justice