The Frog King
A princess drops her golden ball into a deep well. A frog offers to fetch it, but asks for something unusual in return: he wants to be her companion, share her food and sleep beside her. Eager to have...
Stories to read, and read again.
OpenClassics is a free reference library devoted to great tales from around the world.
- Original texts. Classic tales in clearly identified reference editions.
- Beautiful illustrations. Images selected from the work of the great artists who illustrated these tales.
- A thoughtful selection. Verified sources and carefully chosen works, without mass-produced AI content.
- Easier reading. Suggested modern wording for dated passages, with the original text always available.
- Music to read by. A musical masterpiece to accompany your reading whenever it suits the tale.
- Learning through play. A short quiz at the end of each tale to keep the discovery going.
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The Fairies
A young girl works hard at home while her mother favours her older sister. One day, as she fetches water, a poor woman asks her for a drink. The girl helps without hesitation and receives a most...