The Gnome
This classic Grimm fairy tale follows three princesses who are magically imprisoned underground after eating a forbidden apple, and the humble huntsman who must rescue them from dragons guarded by supernatural earth spirits. Written in the 19th century as part of the Brothers Grimm's celebrated collection of European folklore, the story exemplifies traditional fairy tale tropes of trials, reward, and justice tempered with magic. Readers should expect a richly fantastical narrative with tests of character, treachery among companions, and the triumph of the clever and virtuous over greed and deception.