173 - The Bittern and the Hoopoe

from Household Tales · host Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm

Dive into the enchanting world of the Brothers Grimm with this complete collection of their timeless stories, translated directly from the original German. Familiar favorites like The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, and Cinderella come to life alongside lesser-known gems such as The Three Black Princesses and The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was. Please note that some tales explore darker themes; for instance, in this rendition of Cinderella, birds are not shy about delivering poetic justice to the wicked stepsisters! - Summary by Beth Thomas

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