The Hazel-nut Child

“The Hazel-nut Child.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 222-224.

Tale Summary There was once a couple who prayed to Heaven for a child, saying that they wanted one so bad they wouldn't even care if it were the size of a hazel-nut. Their prayer was answered, and given to them was a child of exactly that size. They took...

The Enchanted Snake

“The Enchanted Snake.” The Green Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1892, pp. 186-193.

Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a poor woman named Sabatella who longed for a child. Her husband, Cola-Mattheo brought a baby snake home, who asked her to mother him. The snake grew bigger and bigger under her care, and one day told Cola-Mattheo about his desire to...

Hans in Luck

“Hans in Luck.” German Popular Tales, Vol. 61. Brothers Grimm, edited by Edgar Taylor, London: Chatto and Windus, 1868, pp. 1-6.

Tale Summary After serving his master for 7 years, Hans asked for his freedom and to be paid his wages, wanting to go back home to see his mother. His master, because Hans was such a good servant, gave him a piece of silver as big as his head. On...

The White Wolf

“The White Wolf.” The Grey Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905, pp. 168-177.

Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a king who had three daughters, the youngest being the loveliest. One day, he set out for a tour elsewhere in his kingdom, and had promised the girl to bring her back a wreath of wildflowers, but could not find any. On...

The Death of the Sun-Hero

“The Death of the Sun-Hero.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 213-215.

Tale Summary Thousands of years ago there lived a mighty king and his wonderful son, whom he doted on. The boy dressed in golden garments, and had a white horse who flew like the wind. He was loved by all, and called the Sun-Hero. One night his parents shared a...

The Story of King Frost

“The Story of King Frost.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 209-212.

Tale Summary Once upon a time, there was a peasant woman who had a daughter, who got everything she wanted, and a stepdaughter, who had a hard time and was blamed for everything although she was good-hearted. Her husband (the girl’s father) gave in to the woman’s wishes to get...

The Snow-daughter and the Fire-son

“The Snow-Daughter and the Fire-Son.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 206-208.

Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a man and his wife who desperately wanted children. One winter's day the woman looked at all the little icicles hanging from their roof and told her husband that she wished she had as many children as there were icicles. A tiny...

The Flower Queen's Daughter

“The Flower Queen's Daughter.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 292-297.

Tale Summary One day a young prince was riding through a meadow when he found a ditch, from which he heard the sound of someone crying. He found an old woman begging for help, and after being rescued by the prince, she was brought back by him to her little...

The Swineherd

“The Swineherd.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 249-253.

Tale Summary There was once a poor Prince with a small Kingdom who wished to be married. He audaciously asked the emperor's daughter to marry him, knowing that many princesses would have gladly said yes to him. A rose tree grew on the grave of the prince's father which bloomed...

How to Tell a True Princess

“How to Tell a True Princess.” The Yellow Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, London, New York, Bombay: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1906, pp. 254-255.

Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess, but only a true princess. He traveled the world looking for one but could never find one that was true, so he came back home in low spirits. One night there was a terrible...

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