The lazy spinner

by Jacob Grimm

Genres: Short Stories

Unknown Binding

About the author

German 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.

Reviews

[Sukriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Amelia Bujar · Rating 3 out of 5]

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The original tale is much better but also darker then the version kids see.

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 was amazing for me.

[Damian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lazy wife uses her wit to cleverly trick her husband into leaving her alone about winding yarn. Since spinning yarn in the house isn't all that relatable nowadays, the humor of the story is a little off. Still, it's a traditional story about a couple that argues and one of them wins in the end. It's like an old sitcom plot in that regard.

"But you yourself must admit that she was a hateful woman!"

They both seemed hateful.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, what a lazy person. A person who would do anything just to get out of doing some work. Part of me thinks though, if she put the same amount of effort into her work than trying to get out of it, it would have been a far easier job to do.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOL lazy but clever wife

[April Helms · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit misogynistic but I couldn't help chuckling. A woman schemes her way out of getting out of spinning and collecting yarn in some creative ways.