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The Fisherman and His Wife
- Author
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Narrator
- Bert Stauff
- Publisher
- Bertha Stauff
- Publish Date
- 5 August 2025
- Run Time
- 11 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The Fisherman and His Wife: A Study in Greed, Contentment, and the Human Condition
“The Fisherman and His Wife,” a classic fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, stands as a stark and timeless parable exploring the complexities of human desire, the perils of unchecked ambition, and the true meaning of happiness. At its heart are the two central characters, the fisherman and his wife, whose contrasting personalities and evolving desires drive the narrative forward and illuminate the tale’s profound moral lessons.
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Details
- Author
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Narrator
- Bert Stauff
- Duration
- 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9798228646483
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bertha Stauff
- Genre
- Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales
Synopsis
The Fisherman and His Wife: A Study in Greed, Contentment, and the Human Condition“The Fisherman and His Wife,” a classic fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, stands as a stark and timeless parable exploring the complexities of human desire, the perils of unchecked ambition, and the true meaning of happiness. At its heart are the two central characters, the fisherman and his wife, whose contrasting personalities and evolving desires drive the narrative forward and illuminate the tale’s profound moral lessons.
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