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The Elves and the Shoe Maker

By: Brothers Grimm
Narrated by: Katie Haigh
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Summary

A very ancient folk tale, often copied and translated, found in Grimm's compilation of fairy tales. This is a moral tale about a poor shoemaker who receives unexpected help when he thinks he won't be able to make it: elves come into his house and shoulder his work for him.

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