Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch by Ludwig Bechstein

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Author Bechstein, Ludwig, 1801-1860
Illustrator Richter, Ludwig, 1803-1884
Title Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch
Mit 176 Holzschnitten nach Originalzeichnungen von Ludwig Richter
Credits Produced by Ray Papworth and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch" by Ludwig Bechstein is a collection of fairy tales likely written in the early 19th century. The book includes various enchanting stories that often convey moral lessons or celebrate the triumph of cleverness over brute strength. Notable tales featured include "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," which follows a courageous tailor who defeats giants and wins the hand of a princess, showcasing themes of wit, bravery, and unlikely heroes. The opening of the collection introduces the story of "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," which begins with a humble tailor in the city of Romadia, who accidentally becomes a celebrated hero after squashing seven flies with a single blow. Mistaken for a great warrior by the townsfolk, he is drawn into royal service, embarking on challenges that test his ingenuity as he faces giants and wild beasts to win the king's daughter. The narrative emphasizes the tailor's cleverness and audacity, setting a whimsical tone for the rest of Bechstein's charming and richly illustrated collection of tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fairy tales
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EBook-No. 63465
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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