Contes choisis de la famille by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
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Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859
French
"Contes choisis de la famille" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a collection of traditional folk tales and fables, likely written during the early 19th century. This compilation features stories that delve into themes of morality, cunning, and the human condition, often featuring animals as central characters. The collection reflects the storyte...
each highlighting various aspects of human nature and societal norms through allegorical storytelling. For instance, in "Le loup et l'homme," a boastful wolf learns a harsh lesson about the strength of humans when he underestimates them during a confrontation. In "Le violon merveilleux," a musician uses a magical violin to captivate various animals, leading to humorous and ironic outcomes. Stories like "La douce bouillie" and "Le docteur universel" cleverly weave magic and wit to impart lessons on greed, cunning, and the folly of confusion. Through these enchanting narratives, the Grimms explore complex ideas in a format that entertains and teaches moral lessons to readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Andrew Wright
3 months agoBelieve the hype, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Christopher Martinez
3 months agoHaving read this twice, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
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Oliver Clark
5 months agoFrom the very first page, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I couldn't put it down until the very end.