Elves and the Shoemaker
A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he had nothing left.
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Fisherman and His Wife
And when he came to the sea, it was quite dark-grey, and the water heaved up from below, and it smelt putrid.
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Rumpelstiltskin
In his rage, he drove his right foot so far into the ground that it sank in up to his waist.
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Ugly Duckling
At last the large egg broke, and a young one crept forth crying.
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Golden Goose
And said, “Do give me a piece of cake out of your pocket, and let me have a draught of your wine; I am so hungry and thirsty.”
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Jack and the Beanstalk
“Mother! Mother! Bring me an axe, bring me an axe.”
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon
The White Bear gave her a silver bell, and told her that when she needed anything she had but to ring this bell, and what she wanted would appear.
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Puss in Boots
“...but for my part, when I have eaten up my cat, and made me a muff of his skin, I must die of hunger.”
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
And first she lay down upon the bed of the Great, Huge Bear; but that was too high at the head for her.
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Three Little Pigs
He hung on the pot full of water, and made up a blazing fire, and, just as the wolf was coming down, took off the cover.
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Little Red Riding Hood
The wolf pulled the bobbin, and the door opened.
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Sleeping Beauty
“I will eat the Queen with the same sauce I had with her children.”
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Emperor's New Clothes
Personally, he was of the opinion that he had nothing to fear.
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Hansel and Gretel
“Just come in and stay with me, no ill shall befall you.”
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Thumbelina
“You poor little creature, come into my warm room and dine with me.”
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Princess and the Pea
He travelled all over the world in hopes of finding such a lady; but there was always something wrong.
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Little Mermaid
Soon the waves rose higher, heavy clouds darkened the sky, and lightning appeared in the distance.
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Rapunzel
“What is this I hear? I thought I had hidden you safely from the whole world, and in spite of it you have managed to deceive me.”
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
“Run away, then, you poor child. The wild beasts will soon have devoured you.”
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Gingerbread Man
“Oh dear! I’m quarter gone!” And then, “Oh, I’m half gone!” And soon, “I’m three-quarters gone!” And at last, “I’m all gone!” and never spoke again.
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