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About The Book: "Grimm's Fairy Tales" is a captivating collection of folktales, featuring a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known stories filled with enchantment, fairies, and mythical creatures. The tales explore themes of luck and fortune, highlighting characters for whom success and good fortune seem to be an inherent trait, despite the world's differing perceptions of them. The passage emphasizes how these individuals consistently land on their feet, unaffected by external judgments. It underscores the power of self-belief and resilience.― About The Author: Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785-1863), also known as Ludwig Karl, was a German author, linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist. He is renowned for his work in linguistics, including formulating Grimm's law, and for co-authoring the Deutsches Wörterbuch, as well as editing Grimms' Fairy Tales. Jacob, the older brother of Wilhelm Grimm, together formed the famous literary duo known as the Brothers Grimm. They were born in Hanau, Hesse-Kassel, and shared a strong educational foundation provided by family support. Jacob and Wilhelm both studied law at the University of Marburg. Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859) was a German author and anthropologist, renowned as one of the Brothers Grimm, alongside his brother Jacob. Born in Hanau, they studied together at the University of Marburg, maintaining a close-knit relationship throughout their lives. Despite health challenges, Wilhelm delved into literary pursuits, excelling in storytelling and music. The Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of fairy tales in 1812, known as "Grimms' Fairy Tales." CONTENTS: GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES .................................................9, 1. The Twelve Dancing Princesses........................................9, 2. The Golden Bird ........................................................... 13, 3. The Three Spinning Fairies............................................ 22, 4. The Three Children of Fortune ..........