The Wolf and the Man by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
A man is tricked into trading his daughter for a wolf's fleece. The wolf's wife cuts open the fleece and eats the girl. The man discovers what has happened and kills the wolf.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1815 · Genre: Fable, Folktale, Fantasy · 488 words
First lines
A Fox was one day talking to a Wolf about the strength of man.
'No animals,' he said, 'could withstand man, and they were obliged to use cunning to hold their own against him.'
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Genres
- Fable — The story features anthropomorphic animals and conveys a moral lesson about the strength and cunning of humans compared to animals.
- Folktale — The narrative is a traditional story passed down through generations, featuring common folktale elements like talking animals and a moral.
- Fantasy — The inclusion of talking animals and a fictional setting aligns with the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and confrontation between the Wolf and the Huntsman, typical of adventure stories.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Short Story · Fantasy · Adventure · Moral Lesson · Cautionary Tale · Animal Story · Human-Animal Conflict · Survival Story · Nature vs Nurture · Good vs Evil
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The Wolf and the Man is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1815 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Folktale, Fantasy, Adventure, Humor
- Length: 488 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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