FAIRY TALES
by Unknown · from Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
Adapted Version
Hello, little reader! Let's open a very special book.
This book has many stories. It is like a treasure chest. We can see all the stories inside. This page shows us all the names. It helps us find them.
First, there is a special page. It tells us about the book. This page is like a friendly hello. It tells you what to expect.
"One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes" is an old story. It comes from old German tales. These tales are full of wonder. They are from the Brothers Grimm. The Brothers Grimm wrote them down.
Many Grimm stories are here. "The Magic Mirror" is one. "The Enchanted Stag" is also here. "Hansel and Grethel" is also here. "The Golden Goose" is also in this book. There are so many stories to find!
Some stories come from far away lands. They are tales from far lands. "The Story of Aladdin" is fun. "Ali Baba" is a brave story. "Sindbad the Sailor" goes on big trips. These tales have magic carpets and genies.
French tales are also in this book. "The White Cat" is a fun story. "The Fair One with Golden Locks" is nice. These stories are full of wonder.
Look at these English tales. "Tom Thumb" is a very small boy. "Jack and the Beanstalk" has a giant. "Jack the Giant Killer" is also here. These stories are very old. They are full of wonder.
Many more tales are waiting for you. "Cinderella" is a very sweet story. "Puss in Boots" is a clever cat. "Sleeping Beauty" sleeps a long time. "Little Red Riding Hood" is also here.
Here are more good stories. "The Three Bears" is a sweet tale. "The Ugly Duckling" is special. It shows us how to be kind. Hans Christian Andersen wrote this one.
"Beauty and the Beast" is a nice tale. It shows true love. "The Light Princess" is also here. This book holds many wonders.
Each story has a special name. It also tells who wrote it. You can see the page number too. This helps you find your story.
Original Story
FAIRY TALES
CONTENTS
PAGE
[INTRODUCTIONv
](#INTRODUCTION_TO)
[ONE EYE, TWO EYES, THREE EYES1
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_I)
[THE MAGIC MIRROR11
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_II)
[THE ENCHANTED STAG26
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_III)
[HANSEL AND GRETHEL35
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_IV)
[THE STORY OF ALADDIN; OR, THE WONDERFUL LAMP48
("Arabian Nights' Entertainments")
](#CHAPTER_V)
[THE HISTORY OF ALI BABA, AND OF THE FORTY ROBBERS KILLED BY ONE SLAVE
("Arabian Nights' Entertainments")109
](#CHAPTER_VI)
[THE SECOND VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR140
("Arabian Nights' Entertainments")
](#CHAPTER_VII)
[THE WHITE CAT147
(From the tale by the Comtesse d'Aulnoy)
](#CHAPTER_VIII)
[THE GOLDEN GOOSE166
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_IX)
[THE TWELVE BROTHERS173
(Grimm's Fairy Tales)
](#CHAPTER_X)
[THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS180
(From the tale by the Comtesse d'Aulnoy)
](#CHAPTER_XI)
[TOM THUMB195
(First written in prose in 1621 by Richard Johnson)
](#CHAPTER_XII)
[BLUE BEARD204
(From the French tale by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XIII)
[CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER212
(From the French tale by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XIV)
[PUSS IN BOOTS222
(From the French tale by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XV)
[THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD229
(From the French tale by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XVI)
[JACK AND THE BEAN-STALK236
(Said to be an allegory of the Teutonic Al-fader, The tale written in French
by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XVII)
[JACK THE GIANT KILLER254
(From the old British legend told by Geoffrey of Monmouth, of Corineus the Trojan)
](#CHAPTER_XVIII)
[LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD273
(From the French tale by Charles Perrault)
](#CHAPTER_XIX)
[THE THREE BEARS276
(Robert Southey)
](#CHAPTER_XX)
[THE PRINCESS ON THE PEA279
(From the tale by Hans Christian Andersen)
](#CHAPTER_XXI)
[THE UGLY DUCKLING281
(From the tale by Hans Christian Andersen)
](#CHAPTER_XXII)
[THE LIGHT PRINCESS294
(George MacDonald)
](#CHAPTER_XXIII)
[BEAUTY AND THE BEAST352
(From the French tale by Madame Gabrielle de Villeneuve)
](#CHAPTER_XXIV)
Story DNA
Plot Summary
This document is a table of contents for a collection of classic fairy tales. It lists numerous stories from renowned sources such as Grimm's Fairy Tales, Arabian Nights' Entertainments, and tales by Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and others. Each entry includes the story title, its original source or author, and the corresponding page number, offering a comprehensive overview of the anthology's contents.
Themes
Emotional Arc
varied, generally suffering to triumph
Writing Style
Narrative Elements
Cultural Context
This table of contents reflects a common practice in the 19th and early 20th centuries of compiling popular fairy tales from various established literary sources into single anthologies for children.
Plot Beats (11)
- The document begins with a 'CONTENTS' heading.
- An 'INTRODUCTION' is listed as the first item.
- The first story listed is 'ONE EYE, TWO EYES, THREE EYES' from Grimm's Fairy Tales.
- Subsequent entries include other Grimm's tales like 'THE MAGIC MIRROR', 'THE ENCHANTED STAG', 'HANSEL AND GRETHEL', 'THE GOLDEN GOOSE', and 'THE TWELVE BROTHERS'.
- Stories from 'Arabian Nights' Entertainments' are featured, such as 'THE STORY OF ALADDIN', 'THE HISTORY OF ALI BABA', and 'THE SECOND VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR'.
- French tales by Comtesse d'Aulnoy are included: 'THE WHITE CAT' and 'THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS'.
- English tales like 'TOM THUMB', 'JACK AND THE BEAN-STALK', and 'JACK THE GIANT KILLER' are present.
- Charles Perrault's contributions include 'BLUE BEARD', 'CINDERELLA', 'PUSS IN BOOTS', 'THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD', and 'LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD'.
- Later additions feature 'THE THREE BEARS' by Robert Southey, and Hans Christian Andersen's 'THE PRINCESS ON THE PEA' and 'THE UGLY DUCKLING'.
- The collection concludes with 'THE LIGHT PRINCESS' by George MacDonald and 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST' by Madame Gabrielle de Villeneuve.
- Each story title is accompanied by its original source or author and a page number.
Characters
One Eye
A tall, gaunt young woman with a single, large, dark eye set in the center of her forehead. Her build is wiry and strong from manual labor, with rough, calloused hands. Her skin is weathered from outdoor work.
Attire: Wears simple, coarse homespun linen dresses in muted earth tones, often patched and worn. A rough wool apron covers her front, and her feet are clad in sturdy, worn leather boots or clogs.
Wants: To maintain her favored status with her mother and to keep Two Eyes subservient and miserable.
Flaw: Her gluttony and her inability to resist a good meal, which makes her susceptible to being tricked.
Remains unchanged in her cruelty, eventually suffering a downfall due to her own vices.
Cruel, jealous, domineering, lazy, and gluttonous. She takes pleasure in tormenting her younger sister, Two Eyes.
Two Eyes
A small, slender girl, appearing somewhat frail due to malnourishment, but with an underlying resilience. Her skin is fair but often smudged with dirt from her chores.
Attire: Wears the simplest and most worn clothing: a faded, patched grey linen smock or dress, often too large or too small, and sometimes a threadbare apron. Her feet are bare or in worn, ill-fitting wooden clogs.
Wants: To survive her cruel family, find solace, and eventually escape her miserable life.
Flaw: Her passive nature and obedience, which initially prevent her from standing up for herself.
Transforms from a downtrodden, suffering girl into a prosperous and happy woman, finding love and a new family.
Kind, gentle, obedient, patient, and resilient. Despite her hardships, she maintains a hopeful and pure heart.
Three Eyes
A tall, robust young woman with three eyes: two normal eyes and a third eye in the center of her forehead. Her build is sturdy and strong, similar to One Eye, but perhaps slightly less gaunt. Her skin is rough and sun-darkened.
Attire: Dresses in practical, durable homespun wool and linen garments in dark, earthy colors. She wears a sturdy, dark apron and thick leather boots, suitable for farm work.
Wants: To maintain her favored status and to ensure Two Eyes remains subservient, driven by envy and a desire for control.
Flaw: Her inability to keep all three eyes awake simultaneously, making her vulnerable to being tricked.
Remains unchanged in her cruelty, eventually suffering a downfall due to her own vices.
Cruel, jealous, stubborn, and watchful. She is less overtly aggressive than One Eye but equally malicious in her treatment of Two Eyes.
The Mother
A stout, middle-aged woman with a stern countenance. Her build is heavy, suggesting a life of comfort compared to Two Eyes, but also a certain hardness. Her skin is ruddy and coarse.
Attire: Wears practical but well-maintained peasant clothing, perhaps a dark wool skirt, a linen blouse, and a sturdy apron, all in muted, somber colors. Her clothing is clean but lacks any adornment.
Wants: To maintain her own comfort and to indulge her favored daughters, while keeping Two Eyes in a state of servitude.
Flaw: Her extreme favoritism and her inability to recognize the true worth of Two Eyes, leading to her eventual downfall.
Remains unchanged in her cruelty and prejudice, ultimately suffering the consequences of her actions.
Cruel, unfair, biased, selfish, and short-sighted. She openly favors her one-eyed and three-eyed daughters while mistreating Two Eyes.
The Wise Woman
Appears as an elderly, benevolent woman, but with an otherworldly aura. Her form is slight, almost ethereal, and her movements are graceful and silent. Her skin is wrinkled but smooth, with a healthy glow.
Attire: Wears a simple, flowing gown of undyed linen or soft wool, perhaps in a pale grey or cream color, with no adornments. It seems to move with a life of its own, hinting at her magical nature.
Wants: To help those who are pure of heart and suffering, to restore balance and justice.
Flaw: None apparent, as she is a magical helper figure.
Remains a constant source of wisdom and aid, her character unchanging.
Kind, benevolent, wise, mysterious, and helpful. She offers guidance and magical aid to Two Eyes without asking for anything in return.
The Knight
A tall, well-built young man with a noble bearing. His physique is strong and athletic, indicative of a warrior. His skin is fair, with a healthy complexion.
Attire: Wears fine, era-appropriate noble attire, such as a tunic of rich blue wool embroidered with silver thread, worn over a white linen shirt, with fitted breeches and soft leather boots. When riding, he would wear a polished steel breastplate over his tunic, and a cloak of deep crimson wool fastened with a silver clasp.
Wants: To find a suitable wife, and later, to understand the mystery of the magical tree and the beautiful girl he encounters.
Flaw: Initially, his reliance on superficial appearances, though he quickly sees through the deception.
From a seeker of a bride, he becomes a rescuer and a loving husband, recognizing true virtue over outward appearance.
Honorable, kind, observant, persistent, and just. He is drawn to Two Eyes's innocence and beauty.
Locations
Aladdin's Humble House
A small, modest dwelling in a bustling Arabian city, likely constructed of sun-baked mud brick or rough-hewn stone, with a flat roof and minimal furnishings. The interior would be dimly lit, perhaps with a single oil lamp, and contain simple woven mats or cushions for seating.
Mood: Impoverished, yet potentially hopeful
Aladdin lives here with his mother before his fortunes change; the sorcerer first approaches him here.
The Enchanted Cave of Wonders
A hidden cavern accessible only through a narrow, treacherous entrance. The interior is vast and glittering, filled with mountains of gold coins, precious jewels, and ancient, ornate artifacts. The air is still and heavy, perhaps with a faint magical hum.
Mood: Awe-inspiring, dangerous, magical, opulent
Aladdin retrieves the magic lamp from this treasure-filled, perilous cave.
The Sultan's Palace
A magnificent Arabian palace, likely inspired by Abbasid or Mamluk architecture, featuring grand courtyards with riad fountains, intricate geometric tile mosaics, soaring muqarnas vaults, and lush gardens. The interior rooms are adorned with silk tapestries, carved wooden screens (mashrabiya), and polished marble floors.
Mood: Regal, opulent, sometimes tense
Aladdin, with the help of the Genie, builds an even grander palace to impress the Sultan and marry the Princess.