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The Salad
Jacob Grimm ( 4th Jan 1785 - 20th Sept 1863) And Wilhelm Grim ( 24th Feb 1786 - 16th Dec 1859), German Brothers Renowned As 'The Grimm Brothers'. They Were German Academic, Authors, Linguists, And Researchers. They Have Many Classic Fairy Stories And Published Them Under The Name Of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'. Their Famous Stories Are 'The Golden Bird, Hans In Luck, Jorinda And Jorindel, The Travelling Musicians, Old Sultan, The Straw, The Coal, And The Bean, Briar Rose, The Dog And The Sparrow, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Fisherman And His Wife, The Willow-Wren And The Bear, The Frog-Prince, Cat And Mouse In Partnership, The Goose-Girl, The Adventures Of Chanticleer And Partlet, Rapunzel, Fundevogel, The Valiant Little Tailor, Hansel And Gretel, Mother Holle, Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood], The Robber Bridegroom, Tom Thumb, Rumpelstiltskin, Clever Gretel, The Old Man And His Grandson, The Little Peasant, Frederick And Catherine, Sweetheart Roland, Snowdrop, The Pink, Lever Elsie, The Miser In The Bush, Ashputtel, The White Snake, The Wolf And The Seven Little Kids.
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 11, 2012
About the author
Jacob Grimm
5,072 books2,049 followersGerman philologist and folklorist Jakob Ludwig Karl Grimm in 1822 formulated Grimm's Law, the basis for much of modern comparative linguistics. With his brother Wilhelm Karl Grimm (1786-1859), he collected Germanic folk tales and published them as
Grimm's Fairy Tales
(1812-1815).
Indo-European stop consonants, represented in Germanic, underwent the regular changes that Grimm's Law describes; this law essentially states that Indo-European p shifted to Germanic f, t shifted to th, and k shifted to h. Indo-European b shifted to Germanic p, d shifted to t, and g shifted to k. Indo-European bh shifted to Germanic b, dh shifted to d, and gh shifted to g.
This jurist and mythologist also authored the monumental German Dictionary and his Deutsche Mythologie .
Adapted from Wikipedia.
Indo-European stop consonants, represented in Germanic, underwent the regular changes that Grimm's Law describes; this law essentially states that Indo-European p shifted to Germanic f, t shifted to th, and k shifted to h. Indo-European b shifted to Germanic p, d shifted to t, and g shifted to k. Indo-European bh shifted to Germanic b, dh shifted to d, and gh shifted to g.
This jurist and mythologist also authored the monumental German Dictionary and his Deutsche Mythologie .
Adapted from Wikipedia.
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October 1, 2017
This is one of those stories that left me thinking what the actual hell did I just read?.
The Salad starts off extremely well. A man comes upon great wealth and luck, and he then becomes upon betrayal and loses everything. So he then turns those who betrayed him into an ass (donkey) with magic salad leaves, and has all but one abused by someone else. One of these asses is a beautiful lady he fell in love with. He turns two out of three asses back and then marries the beautiful lady.
I'm sorry. What?
Now, I know faerie tales have bizarre themes and happy endings but this one just seemed to take the piss.
Everything was 4/5 stars until the ending and I'm still so lost. Why would you marry someone who turned you into a donkey just because you were forced to do something by an abusive parent? This was. Something else entirely. I enjoyed it, Right up until the end and it ended so horrendously, I can't even fully comprehend what I just read.
This was a whole disaster and I would recommend avoiding this one.
The Salad starts off extremely well. A man comes upon great wealth and luck, and he then becomes upon betrayal and loses everything. So he then turns those who betrayed him into an ass (donkey) with magic salad leaves, and has all but one abused by someone else. One of these asses is a beautiful lady he fell in love with. He turns two out of three asses back and then marries the beautiful lady.
I'm sorry. What?
Now, I know faerie tales have bizarre themes and happy endings but this one just seemed to take the piss.
Everything was 4/5 stars until the ending and I'm still so lost. Why would you marry someone who turned you into a donkey just because you were forced to do something by an abusive parent? This was. Something else entirely. I enjoyed it, Right up until the end and it ended so horrendously, I can't even fully comprehend what I just read.
This was a whole disaster and I would recommend avoiding this one.
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March 17, 2022
In fairy tales the beautiful people always win and the old women are almost always wicked witches. This story had both of those characters team up, yet the male protagonist, the huntsman chose to have the old woman punished the most, the servant punished a little and the beautiful woman he fancies spared after he turns them all into donkeys.
The story gets even more ridiculous when the beautiful woman marries the huntsman. From her perspective I really cannot see how she can marry a man who likely caused the death of her aged mother and also turned her into a donkey. I get that she recognises that they cheated him but still. Marriage seems too far. Alas, this is a fairy tales.
There is another angle to look at. By marrying this man and renouncing her mother she is not just becoming more moral but also more acceptable in the eyes of society. Old women, especially single old women are often scorned and villainised. While this woman is still young and beautiful she conforms and marries thus taking the acceptable path. Maybe her mother was married too but either way, by the time this story happens, she is single.
The story gets even more ridiculous when the beautiful woman marries the huntsman. From her perspective I really cannot see how she can marry a man who likely caused the death of her aged mother and also turned her into a donkey. I get that she recognises that they cheated him but still. Marriage seems too far. Alas, this is a fairy tales.
There is another angle to look at. By marrying this man and renouncing her mother she is not just becoming more moral but also more acceptable in the eyes of society. Old women, especially single old women are often scorned and villainised. While this woman is still young and beautiful she conforms and marries thus taking the acceptable path. Maybe her mother was married too but either way, by the time this story happens, she is single.
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March 16, 2024
Jacob Grimm, alongside his brother Wilhelm, is renowned for compiling "Grimm's Fairy Tales," a collection of German folktales. This book is a captivating journey into the heart of folklore, presenting a mixture of enchanting and sometimes dark stories that have fascinated readers for generations. Grimm's work is not just a mere collection of tales; it's a profound exploration of the human condition, morals, and the cultural heritage of Germany. The stories range from the well-loved "Cinderella" and "Snow White" to the less known but equally intriguing tales. Each story is a masterpiece of fantasy, imbued with timeless themes and moral lessons, making this book a valuable treasure for both young and adult readers. Jacob Grimm's contribution through this compilation has left an indelible mark on literature and continues to inspire the imagination of readers worldwide.
July 6, 2024
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It is different but not that different from what you might remember from first hearing this tale as a kid.
The plot here are very good but also dark which is the mix which I personally like a lot.
The writing style here was very old and you could feel the vibe of old the Europe which but it also felt like there was something missing.
https://thebookcornerchronicles.com/2...
It is different but not that different from what you might remember from first hearing this tale as a kid.
The plot here are very good but also dark which is the mix which I personally like a lot.
The writing style here was very old and you could feel the vibe of old the Europe which but it also felt like there was something missing.
September 24, 2024
(Included in the Yellow Fairy Book)
This is one of these stories that starts off reasonably well, with a huntsman being rewarded for his kindness to a old woman, but by the end you're all like WTF just happened here. Fairy tales tend to be pretty odd with gaping plot holes and weird plot twists and I'm used to it, but every now and then comes one of these tales that just make me go huh???
This is one of these stories that starts off reasonably well, with a huntsman being rewarded for his kindness to a old woman, but by the end you're all like WTF just happened here. Fairy tales tend to be pretty odd with gaping plot holes and weird plot twists and I'm used to it, but every now and then comes one of these tales that just make me go huh???
June 8, 2021
Think this would be pretty funny for children!
September 1, 2024
Feels like pretty trodden territory at this point.
January 8, 2016
Donkey Cabbages. A casserole? Or a type of plant? If you read Donkey Cabbages by Jacob Grimm you would know it is none of those. Donkey Cabbages is a fairy tale that takes place among medieval castles, dense forests, and mountains. The tale only has a handful of characters, but that is classic of fairy tales. There is a huntsman who was, in the beginning, constantly filled with joy and light heartedness. Next is the fair maiden the huntsman fell in love with because of her beauty. The maiden’s mother is a devious witch that is greedy and wants anything she finds. Next is the poor old woman, that wanders to find kind souls and in return for their help, she tells them how to find their reward. Donkey Cabbages is a small story filled with immense, unexpected turns.
The story begins with a huntsman that goes out into the forest. One day he came upon an old, poor, rugged woman that he gladly gave up some money to. She then actually turned out to be more than she really was. She told him of money that would come his way and sent him on a journey for even more treasure. This journey led him to a great castle of a beautiful maid and her mother, whom was a witch. The witch saw all the great treasures the huntsman hid and demanded her daughter trick the huntsman into giving it to her. The maiden was successful in retrieving the first item, but the last was more difficult to recover. So to take it from him, she made him use his treasure to take her to the mountain. They were there for many hours, collecting precious items. The huntsman grew tired and decided to stay the night. The maiden used that time to take the treasure and to escape, leaving him alone. When he awakens alone, he finds a way off the mountain and ends up in a garden of cabbages. With nothing else to eat, he took a couple of bites and suddenly turned into a donkey. Since there was nothing he could do about it, he kept eating. Finally, he came to another patch and when he ate it, he turned back into a human. He sat and thought and then grabbed two heads of cabbage; one that would change people into a donkey, the other to undo the spell. He set out to find the castle that threw so much pain and suffering upon him to take his revenge.
Donkey Cabbages is a story that excites me every time I read it. It’s creative and original. I’ve never read anything like it. The story has many lessons like not letting “love” blind you and change who you are or that revenge isn’t always sweet. This story is good for all ages, although an older audience may appreciate it more. The Grimm brothers always have original stories that they gathered from German history. If this one doesn’t interest you, borrow the Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales from your local library. They have a variety of different stories that might interest you more, like Cinderella, Rapunzel, or Rumpelstiltskin. (and don’t be surprised if the tales aren’t quite as Disney would have you know them!)
October 20, 2019
4.5/5
Re-watching Grimm on Prime and in the "General Trivia" area at the beginning, it tells you what story this that particular episode is loosely based on. I didn't pay attention to it for a bit..then I began to notice it the last few episodes and decided to read the story the episode is based on to see if I can recognize some parts of it. Now, I may not do this with every episode but it will be cool to do it from time to time. I have been wanting to re-watch Grimm all year, maybe a little bit before and finally getting to it. I don't remember exactly when I bought this bind up of stories but I am excited to have them (I am pretty sure it was around my birthday last year..give or take a month or two..I haven't had this bind up much more than a year, if that if I am remembering correctly). The episode for this story is in season 1, episode 17 "Love Sick". If you have Prime, the series is free on there.
Re-watching Grimm on Prime and in the "General Trivia" area at the beginning, it tells you what story this that particular episode is loosely based on. I didn't pay attention to it for a bit..then I began to notice it the last few episodes and decided to read the story the episode is based on to see if I can recognize some parts of it. Now, I may not do this with every episode but it will be cool to do it from time to time. I have been wanting to re-watch Grimm all year, maybe a little bit before and finally getting to it. I don't remember exactly when I bought this bind up of stories but I am excited to have them (I am pretty sure it was around my birthday last year..give or take a month or two..I haven't had this bind up much more than a year, if that if I am remembering correctly). The episode for this story is in season 1, episode 17 "Love Sick". If you have Prime, the series is free on there.
January 21, 2024
Interesting and creative. Some gruesome elements, being a medieval folktale, but in all a very nice one. Lovely how having the heart of a bird leads to money the next morning; having placed some thought into this, I think it may be true!<3
September 16, 2016
Enchanted Salad, who knew?
February 15, 2019
An odd book revolving around another huntsman, eating a heart which gives you gold daily and a salad.
March 8, 2019
Only in a fairy tale can a salad be enchanted. Hilarious! This was an entertaining and enjoyable short fairy tale.
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