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The Six Swans

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Plot summary: A princess must not speak or laugh for six years to break a curse on her six brothers who were turned into swans. She succeeds, marrying a prince and facing trials but ultimately reuniting her family. Moral lesson: Sacrifices and perseverance for the sake of loved ones are noble and rewarding.

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The Robber Bridegroom

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Plot summary: A miller betrothes his daughter to a man who turns out to be a robber. She discovers his secret lair filled with horrors and escapes. Later, she exposes him at their wedding feast. Moral lesson: Beware of deception, and the truth will eventually bring justice.

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Cinderella

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Plot summary: A young girl is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but, with the help of her fairy godmother, attends a royal ball and meets the prince. He searches the kingdom for her after she runs away at midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper. Moral lesson: Kindness and virtuous behavior are ultimately rewarded.

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

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Plot summary: A king is perplexed as his twelve daughters' shoes are found to be worn out every morning. A soldier discovers that the princesses secretly dance the night away in an enchanted realm. He wins the hand of one of the princesses. Moral lesson: Secrets and dishonesty come to light, while honesty and astuteness are commended.

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Rapunzel

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Plot summary: A girl is locked in a tower by a witch, where she lets down her long hair for the witch to climb up. A prince discovers Rapunzel, but the witch cuts Rapunzel's hair and banishes her. Eventually, the prince and Rapunzel are reunited. Moral lesson: Love and perseverance triumph over adversity.

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King Thrushbeard

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Plot summary: A proud princess scorns her suitors and mocks King Thrushbeard. Her father marries her off to a beggar. She learns humility and hard work when she lives as a peasant, only to find out her beggar husband is King Thrushbeard. Moral lesson: Arrogance can lead to downfall; humility and open-heartedness bring happiness.

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The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage

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Plot summary: A mouse, bird, and sausage live together in harmony, each doing their part for their household. When they decide to switch roles, things go terribly wrong and all of them meet tragic ends. Moral lesson: Everyone has their own abilities and roles, and disrupting the balance can have dire consequences.

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Little Red Riding Hood

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Plot summary: A young girl goes through the woods to deliver food to her grandmother and encounters a wolf. The wolf reaches grandmother's house first and eats her, then disguises himself as her. When Red Riding Hood arrives, she is also eaten. A woodcutter saves them both. Moral lesson: Be cautious and do not trust strangers.

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Sleeping Beauty

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Plot summary: A princess cursed to fall into a deep sleep is awakened by a prince's kiss after a hundred years. The entire kingdom had fallen asleep with her. Moral lesson: True love is powerful and can overcome curses.

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Hansel and Gretel

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Plot summary: Two children, abandoned in the forest, find a house made of sweets, which belongs to a witch. They are captured, but manage to outwit the witch and escape. Moral lesson: Resourcefulness and quick thinking can save the day.

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The Golden Goose

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Plot summary: A simpleton obtains a goose with feathers of pure gold. As he brings the goose to the king to win the hand of his daughter, people who try to steal the feathers get stuck to the goose and each other. Moral lesson: Greed and envy ensnare, while simplicity and contentment bring success.

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Tom Thumb

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Plot summary: The adventures of a tiny boy the size of a thumb include being swallowed by a cow, stolen by thieves, and working for a king. His bravery and cleverness get him out of difficult situations. Moral lesson: Even the smallest person can have great courage and intelligence.

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The Elves and the Shoemaker

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Plot summary: A poor shoemaker receives help from elves who make shoes for him at night. As a result, he becomes prosperous. He and his wife make clothes for the elves as a token of gratitude, after which they leave and never return. Moral lesson: Generosity and appreciation for what one receives from others are important virtues.

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The Frog Prince

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Plot summary: A princess drops a golden ball into a pond and a frog retrieves it for her, with the promise that he will be her companion. She initially refuses but is compelled to uphold her promise. Eventually, the frog turns back into a prince. Moral lesson: Keep your promises; there is more than meets the eye.

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Snow White

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Plot summary: A princess with skin as white as snow is targeted by her jealous stepmother, the queen. She flees and lives with seven dwarves. The queen poisons her with an apple, but a prince revives her with a kiss. Moral lesson: Jealousy can lead to ruin; kindness prevails.

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Rumpelstiltskin

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Plot summary: A miller's daughter is forced to spin straw into gold, with the help of a mysterious little man, in exchange for various items. When she becomes queen and must give up her first-born, she has to guess the little man's name to save her baby. Moral lesson: Be careful when making promises and know when to seek help.

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The Master Thief

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Plot summary: A renowned thief accepts a challenge to steal several impossible items in order to win the freedom to marry his beloved. He uses clever disguises and tricks to accomplish the feats. Moral lesson: Cunning and skill can achieve the extraordinary, but they should not be used for selfish desires.

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The Fisherman and His Wife

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Plot summary: A fisherman catches a magical fish which grants wishes. His wife keeps demanding more, never content with what they have. Eventually, their greed results in them losing everything. Moral lesson: Greed can lead to one's downfall; be content with what you have.

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The Water of Life

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Plot summary: A sick king sends his sons to find the Water of Life to cure his illness. The youngest and kindest son succeeds with the help of magical creatures and marries a princess. The older brothers attempt to sabotage him but fail. Moral lesson: Acts of kindness and bravery are rewarded, while treachery backfires.

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The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats

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Plot summary: A mother goat leaves her kids at home with a warning about the wolf. The wolf deceives and eats them but one hides and tells their mother. The wolf is cut open, the kids rescued, and he is filled with stones and drowns. Moral lesson: Wisdom and exercising caution can protect against deceit and trickery.

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