The Two Travellers by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Two young men, one a scholar and the other a merchant, travel together through a forest where they encounter various supernatural beings, including a witch who tries to kill them with her spells. They also meet a wise old man who teaches them how to defend themselves against evil spirits. The travelers eventually reach their destination but not without facing many dangers along the way.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1816 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fable, Adventure · 4,895 words
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Hill and vale do not come together, but the children of men do, good and bad. In this way a shoemaker and a tailor once met with each other in their travels. The tailor was a handsome little fellow who was always merry and full of enjoyment. He saw the shoemaker coming towards him from the other side, and as he observed by his bag what kind of a trade he plied, he sang a little mocking song to him,
"Sew me the seam, / Draw me the thread, / Spread it over with pitch, / Knock the nail on the head. "
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The Two Travellers is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1816 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1816 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fable, Adventure, Fantasy, Moral Story
- Length: 4,895 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features magical elements, moral lessons, and fantastical events typical of fairy tales.
- Fable — The narrative includes animals with human traits and imparts moral lessons, akin to a fable.
- Adventure — The plot follows the protagonist on a journey filled with challenges and unexpected events.
- Fantasy — The story contains supernatural occurrences and magical creatures, characteristic of fantasy.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Travel Story · Adventure · Friendship · Perseverance · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Poverty · Wealth