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The Giant and the Tailor Brothers Grimm A certain tailor who was great at boasting but ill at doing, took it into his head to go abroad for a while, and look about the world. As soon …
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The Nail Brothers Grimm A merchant had done good business at the fair. He had sold his wares, and lined his money-bags with gold and silver. Then he wanted to travel homewards, and be in his own …
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The Hare and the Hedgehog Brothers Grimm This story, my dear young folks, seems to be false, but it really is true, for my grandfather, from whom I have it, used always, when relating it, to say, …
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The Peasant and the Devil Brothers Grimm There was once upon a time a far-sighted, crafty peasant whose tricks were much talked about. The best story, however, is how he once got hold of the devil, and …
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The Crumbs on the Table Brothers Grimm George one day said to his little chickens, come into the parlor and enjoy yourselves, and pick up the bread-crumbs on the table. Your mistress has gone out to pay …
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The Grave-Mound Brothers Grimm A rich farmer was one day standing in his yard inspecting his fields and gardens. The corn was growing up vigorously and the fruit-trees were heavily laden with fruit. The grain of the …
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The Boots of Buffalo-Leather Brothers Grimm A soldier who is afraid of nothing, troubles himself about nothing. One of this kind had received his discharge, and as he had learnt no trade and could earn nothing, he …
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The Golden Key Brothers Grimm In the winter time, when deep snow lay on the ground, a poor boy was forced to go out on a sledge to fetch wood. When he had gathered it together, and …
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The Sole Brothers Grimm The fishes had for a long time been discontented because no order prevailed in their kingdom. None of them turned aside for the others, but all swam to the right or the left …
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The Bittern and the Hoopoe Brothers Grimm Where do you like best to feed your flocks, said a man to an old cowherd. Here, sir, where the grass is neither too rich nor too poor, or else …
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