Classic

Stories tagged Classic:

• Donkey Cabbages Jul 25, 2025
  A young huntsman discovers magical cabbages that can transform people into donkeys, leading to adventures involving witches, thieves, and ultimate justice.
• Ferdinand the Faithful Jul 25, 2025
  A faithful servant and his magical horse companion face dangerous quests together, proving that true friendship can overcome any challenge.
• The Blue Light Jul 25, 2025
  A discharged soldier discovers a magical blue light that grants him the power to summon a helpful devil, leading to adventures of revenge and ultimate justice.
• The Bright Sun Brings It to Light Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of how a terrible crime cannot remain hidden forever, as divine providence ensures that truth will always come to light, no matter how carefully concealed.
• The Cunning Little Tailor Jul 25, 2025
  A clever little tailor uses his quick wit and sharp tongue to outsmart much larger and stronger opponents, proving that brains triumph over brawn.
• The Devil and His Grandmother Jul 25, 2025
  Three deserting soldiers make a deal with the Devil, but one clever soldier uses wit and help from the Devil's grandmother to win their freedom.
• The Earless Jul 25, 2025
  A clever young man uses his wit to solve riddles and escape judgment through ingenious wordplay and quick thinking.
• The Goose-Girl Jul 25, 2025
  A princess is betrayed by her servant and forced to work as a goose-girl, but with the help of her magical horse, truth and justice ultimately prevail.
• The Iron Stove Jul 25, 2025
  A lost princess discovers an enchanted prince trapped inside an iron stove and must undertake a magical quest to free him from his curse.
• The King's Son Who Feared Nothing Jul 25, 2025
  A fearless prince seeks adventure and finds both danger and love in his quest to experience fear for the first time.
• The Old Woman in the Wood Jul 25, 2025
  A kind servant girl shows compassion to a poor old woman in the forest and discovers that kindness to strangers can lead to magical rewards.
• The Poor Man and the Rich Man Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two men - one poor but generous, one rich but selfish - and how divine providence rewards true kindness and humility.
• The Seven Swabians Jul 25, 2025
  A humorous tale of seven friends from Swabia who set out to be brave adventurers but find themselves frightened by the most ordinary things.
• The Singing, Soaring Lark Jul 25, 2025
  A merchant's daughter must rescue her beloved prince from an evil enchantress who has transformed him into a lark, leading to a magical quest of love and determination.
• The Skilful Huntsman Jul 25, 2025
  A master huntsman uses his extraordinary skills to rescue a princess from a dragon, facing challenges that test both his abilities and his noble heart.
• The Three Apprentices Jul 25, 2025
  Three apprentices compete to prove who is the most skilled craftsman, leading to increasingly impressive demonstrations of their abilities.
• The Three Army-Surgeons Jul 25, 2025
  Three boastful army surgeons claim they can reattach any severed body part, but their overconfidence leads to comical and unexpected consequences.
• The Three Brothers Jul 25, 2025
  Three brothers each master different crafts and compete to see whose skill is greatest, discovering that dedication and practice make all the difference.
• The Two Kings' Children Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two royal children whose love is tested by magical obstacles, false enchantments, and a journey that spans both the mortal world and the realm of magic.
• The Wilful Child Jul 25, 2025
  A brief but powerful tale about a disobedient child whose willful nature has supernatural consequences even after death.
• The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean Jul 21, 2025
  A whimsical tale of three unlikely friends—a straw, a coal, and a bean—who escape from an old woman's kitchen only to face amusing misadventures on their journey together.
• All-Kinds-of-Fur Jul 21, 2025
  A princess flees her father's inappropriate demands by disguising herself in a coat of many furs, eventually finding love and recognition through her hidden talents.
• Foundling Jul 21, 2025
  A forester finds a mysterious child in the forest, who grows up to possess extraordinary abilities and discovers his magical origins.
• Frederick and Catherine Jul 21, 2025
  The humorous misadventures of Frederick and his well-meaning but scatter-brained wife Catherine, whose literal interpretations lead to one mishap after another.
• King Thrushbeard Jul 21, 2025
  A proud princess who mocks her suitors is taught a lesson in humility by the very king she scorned.
• Little Snow-White Jul 21, 2025
  A beautiful princess escapes her jealous stepmother's murderous plots and finds refuge with seven dwarfs, only to face further danger from the queen's relentless pursuit.
• Rumpelstiltskin Jul 21, 2025
  A miller's daughter must spin straw into gold with the help of a mysterious little man, but his assistance comes at a terrible price.
• Sweetheart Roland Jul 21, 2025
  A young woman escapes her wicked stepmother with her beloved Roland, using magic to flee, only to face the trials of separation and reunion.
• The Dog and the Sparrow Jul 21, 2025
  A sparrow seeks revenge against a cruel wagoner who kills the bird's faithful dog friend, demonstrating that even the smallest creature can deliver justice.
• The Golden Bird Jul 21, 2025
  A young prince embarks on a quest to capture a golden bird, encountering magical creatures and learning valuable lessons about listening to wise counsel.
• The Golden Goose Jul 21, 2025
  A kind-hearted young man receives a magical golden goose and creates a procession of people stuck to it, ultimately winning the hand of a princess who never laughed.
• The Hare's Bride Jul 21, 2025
  A clever young woman outwits a hare who claims her as his bride, using her wits to escape an unwanted marriage through a series of ingenious tricks.
• The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn Jul 21, 2025
  Three poor brothers receive magical gifts that lead to adventure, trickery, and a royal marriage for the youngest and cleverest brother.
• The Little Peasant Jul 21, 2025
  A poor but clever peasant uses his wits to trick a priest and wealthy farmers, ultimately rising from poverty through cunning and audacity.
• The Queen Bee Jul 21, 2025
  A kind young prince shows mercy to small creatures and receives their help in completing impossible tasks to win a princess and break an enchantment.
• The Three Feathers Jul 21, 2025
  A king sets three tasks for his sons to determine his heir, and the youngest, deemed simple by others, succeeds through help from magical underground creatures.
• The Twelve Huntsmen Jul 21, 2025
  A princess disguises herself as a huntsman to win back her beloved prince, who has been forced to marry another, leading to a tale of love and recognition.
• The Two Brothers Jul 21, 2025
  Identical twin brothers embark on separate journeys, facing magical creatures, evil sorcerers, and treacherous noblemen, before being reunited through their unwavering brotherhood.
• The Valiant Little Tailor Jul 20, 2025
  The adventure of a clever tailor who, after killing seven flies with one blow, sets off to seek his fortune with a belt proclaiming his deed, outwitting giants and winning a kingdom through wit rather than strength.
• The Frog King or Iron Henry Jul 20, 2025
  A spoiled princess befriends a frog who is more than he appears.
• The Fisherman and His Wife Jul 19, 2025
  A cautionary tale of a humble fisherman and his ever-dissatisfied wife, whose unending greed and ambition in the face of magical wishes leads to their ultimate downfall.
• The White Snake Jul 17, 2025
  A tale of a faithful servant who gains the magical ability to understand animals by eating a piece of white snake, and uses this gift to perform impossible tasks and win a princess's hand.
• The Three Snake-Leaves Jul 16, 2025
  A tale of love, magic, betrayal, and resurrection, where a brave soldier discovers enchanted leaves that restore life, only to face betrayal by the very person he saved.
• Hansel and Gretel Jul 15, 2025
  The beloved tale of two resourceful siblings who must overcome abandonment, starvation, and a wicked witch in a forest of terrors and temptations.
• The Three Spinners Jul 14, 2025
  A humorous tale of a lazy girl who becomes queen through the help of three peculiar spinning women, and how she cleverly avoids spinning forever.
• The Three Little Men in the Wood Jul 13, 2025
  A tale of two stepsisters with opposite hearts—one kind and generous, the other selfish and cruel—and how their true natures bring very different fates.
• Rapunzel Jul 12, 2025
  The enchanting tale of a girl with magical long hair, imprisoned in a tower by a witch, and the prince who discovers her through her beautiful singing.
• Little Brother and Little Sister Jul 11, 2025
  A touching tale of unwavering sibling love as a brother and sister flee their wicked stepmother, only to face magical transformations and royal intrigue.
• The Farmer and the Snake Jan 15, 2025
  A farmer saves a frozen snake, only to be bitten for his kindness. Some creatures cannot be changed.
• The Monkey and the Camel Jan 15, 2025
  A camel tries to imitate a monkey's dance at a festival, but only makes a fool of himself.
• The Dog Invited to Supper Jan 15, 2025
  A dog, unable to control his greed at a feast, is thrown out and learns a lesson about self-control.
• The Farmer and the Cranes Jan 15, 2025
  Cranes ignore a farmer's warnings and eat his crops, but face the consequences when he sets a trap.
• The Man and the Lion Jan 15, 2025
  A man and a lion debate who is stronger, but learn that stories often reflect the teller's point of view.
• The Flies and the Honey-Pot Jan 15, 2025
  A swarm of flies, lured by the sweetness of honey, become trapped and perish because of their greed.
• The Tortoise and the Eagle Jan 15, 2025
  A tortoise, envious of the eagle's ability to fly, learns a harsh lesson about accepting one's nature.
• The Wasps, the Partridges, and the Farmer Jan 15, 2025
  Wasps and partridges ignore a farmer's warning to leave his fields, only to face the consequences when harvest comes.
• The Blacksmith and His Dog Jan 15, 2025
  A blacksmith's dog expects to be fed without working, but learns that rewards must be earned through effort.
• The Dog and the Shadow Jan 14, 2025
  A greedy dog learns that pursuing illusions of greater rewards often leads to losing the real benefits you already possess.
• The Boy and the Filberts Jan 14, 2025
  A greedy boy learns that trying to take too much at once often results in getting nothing at all, and that moderation leads to better outcomes than excessive desire.
• The Fisherman and His Nets Jan 14, 2025
  An experienced fisherman learns that success requires not just the right tools, but also patience, skill, and proper preparation.
• The Farmer and the Stork Jan 14, 2025
  A noble stork learns that you are often judged by the company you keep, and that association with wrongdoers can lead to sharing their punishment.
• The Two Goats Jan 14, 2025
  Two stubborn goats learn that cooperation and compromise are better than pride and inflexibility when they meet on a narrow bridge.
• The Ass and the Lapdog Jan 14, 2025
  A hardworking donkey learns that trying to imitate others instead of appreciating your own role and abilities leads to trouble and embarrassment.
• The Sick Lion Jan 14, 2025
  A clever fox uses observation and logical thinking to avoid falling into a dangerous trap set by a supposedly sick lion.
• The Mice in Council Jan 14, 2025
  When a community of mice faces a dangerous threat, they discover that good ideas are worthless without someone willing to take responsibility for making them reality.
• The Oak and the Reeds Jan 14, 2025
  A mighty oak tree learns that true strength sometimes comes from bending rather than standing rigid against the forces of nature.
• The Miser and His Gold Jan 14, 2025
  A miserly man learns that wealth hoarded without use has no more value than ordinary stones.
• The Cat and the Mice Jan 14, 2025
  A community of mice learns about the importance of constant vigilance when their enemy tries to trick them with a clever disguise.
• The Boasting Traveler Jan 14, 2025
  A traveler who loves to boast about his athletic achievements learns that actions speak louder than words when challenged to prove his claims.
• The Lioness Jan 14, 2025
  A proud lioness learns about the difference between quality and quantity when other animals boast about their large families.
• The Salt Merchant and His Ass Jan 14, 2025
  A lazy donkey learns that trying to avoid work through clever tricks can lead to even more difficult consequences.
• The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox Jan 14, 2025
  A dog and a rooster demonstrate the power of teamwork and clever thinking when they encounter a cunning fox who tries to trick them.
• The Hawk and the Nightingale Jan 14, 2025
  A nightingale learns about the harsh realities of power when she encounters a hungry hawk who cares nothing for her beautiful singing voice.
• The Peacock and Juno Jan 14, 2025
  A beautiful peacock learns about appreciating one's gifts when he complains to the goddess Juno about not having a nightingale's lovely voice.
• The Wolf and the Crane Jan 14, 2025
  A crane learns about the nature of helping dangerous individuals when she assists a wolf who has a bone stuck in his throat.
• The Lion's Share Jan 14, 2025
  A lion learns about the consequences of abusing power when he tries to claim an unfair share of a hunt from his animal partners.
• The Oxen and the Wheels Jan 13, 2025
  A pair of hardworking oxen learn about perspective and complaint when the wheels of their cart start making noise about their burden.
• The Two Travelers and the Bear Jan 13, 2025
  Two friends traveling together discover the true nature of their friendship when they encounter a dangerous bear on a forest path.
• The Man and the Serpent Jan 13, 2025
  A kind farmer learns about the unchangeable nature of some creatures when he tries to help a serpent that has been injured by the cold.
• The Serpent and the File Jan 13, 2025
  A serpent learns that some battles cannot be won when it tries to bite through a blacksmith's file that proves harder than its own teeth.
• The Hart and the Hunter Jan 13, 2025
  A vain hart learns that what we consider our greatest assets may sometimes be our greatest weaknesses when he encounters a hunter in the forest.
• The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts Jan 13, 2025
  A bat learns about the consequences of changing loyalties for personal gain when a war breaks out between the birds and the beasts.
• The Cock and the Pearl Jan 13, 2025
  A hungry rooster discovers a valuable pearl but learns that true worth depends on one's needs when he finds he cannot eat his treasure.
• The Wolf and the Lamb Jan 13, 2025
  A young lamb learns that those with power often make false accusations to justify their actions when a hungry wolf seeks an excuse to attack.
• The Frog and the Ox Jan 13, 2025
  A little frog learns a dangerous lesson about pride and trying to be something you're not when she becomes envious of an ox's size.
• The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Jan 13, 2025
  Two mice discover that a simple, safe life may be better than luxury filled with danger when a country mouse visits his city cousin.
• The Horse and the Groom Jan 13, 2025
  A horse discovers that actions reveal true character when his trusted groom's behavior doesn't match his caring words.
• The Oak and the Reed Jan 13, 2025
  A mighty oak tree learns about the power of flexibility when a fierce storm tests both his strength and a humble reed's ability to bend.
• The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf Jan 12, 2025
  A young shepherd learns about honesty and the consequences of lying when his false alarms about wolves lead to tragedy.
• The Fox and the Mask Jan 12, 2025
  A fox discovers the difference between outward beauty and inner substance when he encounters a magnificent but empty theatrical mask.
• The Eagle and the Beetle Jan 12, 2025
  A tiny beetle proves that even the smallest creature can stand up to the mightiest when fighting for justice and defending the innocent.
• The Bundle of Sticks Jan 12, 2025
  A dying father teaches his quarreling sons about the power of unity through a simple demonstration with a bundle of sticks.
• The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass Jan 12, 2025
  A miller and his son learn that it's impossible to please everyone when they try to follow every piece of advice they receive about their donkey.
• The Belling of the Cat Jan 12, 2025
  A community of mice discovers the difference between having a good idea and being willing to carry it out when they plan to bell their enemy, the cat.
• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Jan 12, 2025
  A cunning wolf disguises himself as a sheep to infiltrate a flock, but discovers that deception ultimately leads to his own downfall.
• The Fox and the Stork Jan 12, 2025
  A fox learns about treating others as you would like to be treated when a stork returns his trick with one of her own.
• The Hare with Many Friends Jan 12, 2025
  A popular hare discovers the difference between fair-weather friends and true friends when he needs help in a crisis.
• The Dog and His Reflection Jan 12, 2025
  A greedy dog loses what he has when he tries to grab what he thinks is an even better prize, learning about the dangers of wanting more than you need.
• The Frogs Who Desired a King Jan 11, 2025
  A community of frogs learns that sometimes what you wish for isn't what you really want when they ask Jupiter for a king to rule over them.
• The North Wind and the Sun Jan 11, 2025
  The North Wind and the Sun compete to see who can make a traveler remove his cloak, learning that gentleness is often more powerful than force.
• The Crow and the Pitcher Jan 11, 2025
  A clever crow uses ingenuity and persistence to solve the problem of reaching water in a pitcher, demonstrating that intelligence can overcome obstacles.
• The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Jan 11, 2025
  Two mouse cousins discover that a simple, safe life may be better than a luxurious but dangerous one when they visit each other's homes.
• The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs Jan 11, 2025
  A farmer's greed leads him to destroy the source of his good fortune when he tries to get rich quickly from his magical goose.
• The Fox and the Grapes Jan 11, 2025
  A hungry fox learns about pride and rationalization when he can't reach a bunch of delicious grapes hanging high above him.
• The Ant and the Grasshopper Jan 11, 2025
  A hardworking ant prepares for winter while a carefree grasshopper plays all summer, learning a valuable lesson about the importance of planning ahead.
• The Boy Who Cried Wolf Jan 11, 2025
  A young shepherd boy learns a hard lesson about the importance of telling the truth when he repeatedly lies about wolves attacking his flock.
• The Tortoise and the Hare Jan 10, 2025
  A classic fable about the race between a slow but steady tortoise and a fast but overconfident hare.
• The Lion and the Mouse Jan 8, 2025
  A small mouse saves a mighty lion, proving that even the smallest can help the greatest.