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Once upon a time there was a prince who had a sudden desire to travel about the world. He took no one with him but a faithful servant. One day he came...

ONCE upon a time there lived a man and his wife who were very unhappy because they had no children. These good people had a little window at the back ...

THERE was a miller1 who left no more estate to the three sons2 he had than his mill,3 his ass,4 and his cat.5 The partition was soon made. Neither scr...

THERE was once a Prince who wished to marry a Princess; but then she must be a real Princess.1 He travelled all over the world in hopes of finding suc...

IN China, you know, the emperor is a Chinese, and all those about him are Chinamen also. The story I am going to tell you happened a great many years ...

THERE was once a King who had a son who asked in marriage the daughter of a mighty King; she was called Maid Maleen, and was very beautiful. As her fa...

ONCE upon a time there lived in a certain village a little country girl, the prettiest creature who was ever seen. Her mother was excessively fond of ...

The following is an annotated version of the fairy tale. I recommend reading the entire story before exploring the annotations, especially if you have...

The following is an annotated version of the fairy tale. I recommend reading the entire story before exploring the annotations, especially if you have...

A KING had a daughter who was beautiful beyond all measure,2 but so proud and haughty withal that no suitor was good enough for her. She sent away one...