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Every night, their doors are securely ______
Every night, their doors are securely ______
locked
The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers ______
The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers ______
Grimm
Charles Deulin collected another, French version in his Contes du Roi Cambrinus (1874), which he credited to the Grimm ______
Charles Deulin collected another, French version in his Contes du Roi Cambrinus (1874), which he credited to the Grimm ______
version
Alexander Afanasyev collected two Russian variants, entitled 'The Night Dances', in his Narodnye russkie ______
Alexander Afanasyev collected two Russian variants, entitled 'The Night Dances', in his Narodnye russkie ______
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The tale was published by the Brothers Grimm in the first edition of Kinder- und Hausmärchen, volume 2, in ______
The tale was published by the Brothers Grimm in the first edition of Kinder- und Hausmärchen, volume 2, in ______
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Who collected a French version of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' and credited it to the Grimm version?
Who collected a French version of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' and credited it to the Grimm version?
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In which year was 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' published by the Brothers Grimm in the first edition of Kinder- und Hausmärchen?
In which year was 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' published by the Brothers Grimm in the first edition of Kinder- und Hausmärchen?
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Who was the original source of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' for the Brothers Grimm?
Who was the original source of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' for the Brothers Grimm?
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What is the Aarne-Thompson type of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'?
What is the Aarne-Thompson type of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'?
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Which Russian folklorist collected two Russian variants of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'?
Which Russian folklorist collected two Russian variants of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'?
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Study Notes
Overview of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses"
- German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, published in 1815.
- Known by multiple titles: "The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes" or "The Shoes that were Danced to Pieces."
- Classified as Aarne-Thompson type 306.
Variants and Adaptations
- Charles Deulin provided a French version in "Contes du Roi Cambrinus" (1874), inspired by the Grimm version.
- Alexander Afanasyev gathered two Russian adaptations, titled "The Night Dances," found in "Narodnye russkie skazki."
- The Scottish analogue is "Kate Crackernuts," featuring a prince who dances every night.
Publication and Origin
- Included in the first edition of "Kinder- und Hausmärchen," volume 2, in 1857 by the Brothers Grimm.
- Initially listed as tale number 47, it became KHM 133 in later editions.
- Source of the tale was Jenny von Droste-Hülshoff.
Key Plot Elements
- Twelve princesses share a bedroom, each having their own bed.
- Their doors are securely locked every night, indicating a mystery that unfolds.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the classic fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and variations of this Brothers Grimm story, and learn about its French adaptation by Charles Deulin.
