Twelve Dancing Princesses, The, The Brothers Grimm
Twelve Dancing Princesses, The, The Brothers Grimm
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Twelve Dancing Princesses, The

Author: The Brothers Grimm

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/25/2018


Synopsis

In this tale, twelve princesses, each of astounding beauty, are locked in their shared bedroom by their father each night. Vexed to discover that their dancing shoes show signs of wear every morning, the king demands an explanation, which they refuse to give. The king offers his kingdom and marriage to any of his daughters as a reward to the man who solves the mystery. However, if the mystery remains unsolved after three nights, the erstwhile suitor will be put to death. After many entrants fail, a wise old soldier finally cracks the case.

About The Brothers Grimm

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were scholars best known for their lifelong dedication to collecting and publishing ancient German folk tales.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cris A.

Antes de leer este cuento, tan sólo había sabido de la existencia de esta historia por la película de Barbie (no me juzguéis, seguro que más de uno la ha visto). Me ha gustado mucho, me parece una historia especialmente mágica. Algo que me parece curioso es como en todos los cuentos ponen la figur......more

Goodreads review by Majo

Recuerdo que me leyeron este libro cuando era un niña en los primeros años de las primaria. La señorita Mimí adoraba contarnos cuentos mientras nosotras (iba a un colegio solo de chicas) nos relajabamos en nuestros asientos. Era un ejercicio de imaginación, nos hacia cerrar los ojos y recostarnos co......more

The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm with Anthea Bell (Translator), Dorothée Duntze (Illustrator) – A very pretty version of this fairy tale! Happy Reading!......more

A nice fictional tale for young adults. Although I couldn't help but think that the princesses go out at night to dance and come back in the morning. It is a subtle hint towards the party culture.......more