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"The Elves and The Shoemaker" (German: Die Wichtelmänner) is a set of fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm (KHM 39) about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help from three young helpful elves.
The Elves and the Shoemaker. Additional Information. Year Published: 1905. Language: English. Country of Origin: Germany. Source: Edwardes, M., Taylor, E., trans. (1905). Grimm's Fairy Tales. New York: Maynard, Merrill, & Co. Readability: Flesch–Kincaid Level: 6.3. Word Count: 751. Genre: Fairy Tale/Folk Tale. Keywords: evil, fairy tales, good.
FIRST STORY. A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he had nothing left but leather for one pair of shoes. So in the evening, he cut out the shoes which he wished to begin to make the next morning, and as he had a good conscience, he lay down quietly in his bed, commended himself to God, and fell asleep.
Feb 3, 2024 · A shoemaker and his wife have magical assistance from some elves every evening when they go to bed. Read Grimm Brothers fairy tales and bedtime stories here!
A fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. FIRST STORY. A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he had nothing left but leather for one pair of shoes.
„The Elves and the Shoemaker“ by Brothers Grimm consists of three stories involving magical creatures called elves, who secretly help humans in various ways. In the first story, a poor shoemaker is left with only enough leather for one pair of shoes.
Fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. There was once a shoemaker, who worked very hard and was very honest: but still he could not earn enough to live upon; and at last all he had in the world was gone, save just leather enough to make one pair of shoes.
