Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
1642: The Good Bargain
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The fool throws money to the frogs. Sells butter to sign-post and meat to the dogs. Makes the princess laugh.
I. Money to the Frogs. The numskull throws money to the frogs so that they can count it.
II. Selling to Dogs. (a) He sells meat to dogs, (b)…
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Text title | ATU | Language | Author | Origin | Publication Date |
Der gute Handel | 1642,1610 | German | Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm | Germany | 1812 |
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