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1812
Jacob Grimm
1812
Translated by Elek Benedek
A collection of fairy tales written in the early 19th century. This anthology features a variety of enchanting stories that encompass themes of magic, morality, and adventure, primarily focusing on characters such as princes, princesses, and animals endowed with human traits. Readers can expect to encounter timeless narratives that have been passed down through generations, often with valuable lessons at their core. The opening of the collection introduces several fairy tales, beginning with ''A békakirályfi'' (The Frog Prince). It tells the story of a beautiful princess who loses her golden ball in a well and is aided by a frog who demands her friendship in return. The frog ultimately reveals itself as a prince under a spell. The text immerses the reader in a magical world where promises and transformations intertwine, setting the stage for a series of adventures involving enchanted animals, diligent siblings, and various trials that illustrate virtues such as loyalty, bravery, and redemption. This initial tale serves as a classic example of the whimsical yet morally insightful tales that characterize the entire collection.