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Loading... The Tale of the Unicorn (Picture Puffins)by Otfried Preussler
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. In my opinion, this is a timeless classical work of art. I find that it should be recommended for young children who are just learning about folktales and fairytales because of it's length and the moral that hides behind it of abandoning selfish desires and motivations to do the right, noble and good thing in life. The traditional motif of three comes up in this folktale as well--three brothers, Hans eating the apple, stoping at the well, drinking water, walking through fire, wind, and ice. Three brothers decide they will hunt the unicorn so they can be rich. The fat brother leaves the hunt when he finds a good cook to marry. The skinny brother later finds gold and decides to settle down in a town. The youngest brother continues on alone, finds the unicorn and instead of killing it gazes at it for years and then returns home. no reviews | add a review
Three brothers set out to hunt for the unicorn whose horn is made of ivory and whose hooves are pure gold. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)398.2Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Folk literatureLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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This story displaced the value placed on morality in certain situations. Hans was truly satisfied, like his brothers, just by experiencing the unicorns presence, and therefore no longer felt the need to kill it. This book also displays a unique style of art that truly represents the essence of old century germany, which is ideal for teaching a class about different styles of art. ( )