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Magical Reward

1 story

The Little Folks’ Presents

Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm·1912·5 min read

This Grimm tale follows two travellers—a tailor and a goldsmith—who encounter dancing fairy folk on a moonlit hill and receive a magical gift that tests their character. First collected in the early 19th century, the story exemplifies the Grimms' interest in folklore and moral instruction, exploring themes of contentment versus avarice. Readers should expect a compact fairy tale with a clear moral lesson and supernatural intervention that rewards virtue while punishing greed.