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Same Stories, Different Twists: The Four Skillful Brothers | Comparison of Folk Stories From Around the World
Some folk stories are repeated in different forms all over the world. 'The Four Accomplished Brothers' found in the Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tales is one such tale. This story is also found in other cultures with different twists in the story. A tiny tale of how similar stories have different endings based on the people, to whom it is narrated.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2021
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November 3, 2021
Entertaining story with something to learn about the nature of Folklore
I love folktales and this story was new to me even as it was known to the Moravians, the Grimm brothers and found in the Betal Pachisi, a collection of 25 stories. I found myself entertained and will also share the story with my kids. I know this will also increase their love for folklore of this nature. It is a short kid friendly example of how old stories are passed along and changed from culture to culture, much like the book "The Maiden of Many Nations." Keep the entertaining stories coming!
I love folktales and this story was new to me even as it was known to the Moravians, the Grimm brothers and found in the Betal Pachisi, a collection of 25 stories. I found myself entertained and will also share the story with my kids. I know this will also increase their love for folklore of this nature. It is a short kid friendly example of how old stories are passed along and changed from culture to culture, much like the book "The Maiden of Many Nations." Keep the entertaining stories coming!
April 9, 2022
What a great read!
I personally liked everything about this book. The story is well written. I also liked the font used, the description used to portray the four brothers as well as their different personalities and how each one of them handled whatever came his ways while maintaining an unbreakable bond with others.The pictures are so beautiful too and there are so many lessons to learn from the stories. I highly recommend this book!
I personally liked everything about this book. The story is well written. I also liked the font used, the description used to portray the four brothers as well as their different personalities and how each one of them handled whatever came his ways while maintaining an unbreakable bond with others.The pictures are so beautiful too and there are so many lessons to learn from the stories. I highly recommend this book!
November 4, 2021
Teamwork makes a difference!
Although there are similar stories with different twists in this book, what stands out is teamwork. Each the the characters had a different skill but when they all used their different skills together they achieved a common goal. It’s a reminder of the many things we can accomplish, if we all work together!
Although there are similar stories with different twists in this book, what stands out is teamwork. Each the the characters had a different skill but when they all used their different skills together they achieved a common goal. It’s a reminder of the many things we can accomplish, if we all work together!
November 10, 2021
Team work , great accomplishments
This is a wonderful folklore about the lives and ambitious of the four brothers. Their lives had a lot of twist and turns but they bonded together in the end. Great things was accomplished because the brothers worked as a team. I loved the water coloured pictures / illustrations on each page, it complimented the story beautifully.
This is a wonderful folklore about the lives and ambitious of the four brothers. Their lives had a lot of twist and turns but they bonded together in the end. Great things was accomplished because the brothers worked as a team. I loved the water coloured pictures / illustrations on each page, it complimented the story beautifully.
January 8, 2022
interesting read!
I found this book very interesting to read. It compares different folk stories and how they originated from the same story, but certain details are changed depending on the culture. While it isn’t quite appropriate for my two year old, it would be a good read, especially for further discussion, for older children.
I found this book very interesting to read. It compares different folk stories and how they originated from the same story, but certain details are changed depending on the culture. While it isn’t quite appropriate for my two year old, it would be a good read, especially for further discussion, for older children.
November 29, 2021
Very interesting
It is amazing how people of different cultures were telling almost the same stories. Actually, this book again confirmed me that we people have the same challenges and the same wishes. No matter where we live and when. Great work!
It is amazing how people of different cultures were telling almost the same stories. Actually, this book again confirmed me that we people have the same challenges and the same wishes. No matter where we live and when. Great work!
March 18, 2022
Resourceful and interesting book!
A very resourceful book giving insights into folklore from around the world, with the message that resonates with other cultures. It's intriguing to see the way similar stories have different endings based on people and culture. Great read!!
A very resourceful book giving insights into folklore from around the world, with the message that resonates with other cultures. It's intriguing to see the way similar stories have different endings based on people and culture. Great read!!
March 26, 2022
Great Read!
I enjoyed reading these short tales. All three stories have the same root, but different endings based on the culture. This is a fun read! I hope the author makes other books about similar tales around the world.
I enjoyed reading these short tales. All three stories have the same root, but different endings based on the culture. This is a fun read! I hope the author makes other books about similar tales around the world.
April 18, 2022
Great Read!!!
I enjoyed reading the stories in this book. Although certain elements of the stories were changed, the moral of the stories were valuable. I like how the author distinguished the differences between each of the stories.
I enjoyed reading the stories in this book. Although certain elements of the stories were changed, the moral of the stories were valuable. I like how the author distinguished the differences between each of the stories.
June 21, 2022
interesting story telling
I like the story, and It was interesting the comparison it with other similar folk stories around the world and see how they differ in who got the princess according to what they valued more
I like the story, and It was interesting the comparison it with other similar folk stories around the world and see how they differ in who got the princess according to what they valued more
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January 23, 2023Sa Krishnan has done it again
A beautiful compilation of words presented in elegant beauty. This author is tackling and mastering language time and time again. I've been following these workshops and they get better with each project. Good job.
A beautiful compilation of words presented in elegant beauty. This author is tackling and mastering language time and time again. I've been following these workshops and they get better with each project. Good job.
October 30, 2021
Perfect!!!
I loved the way the author retold these stories in a different way. The stories are great and the art that go along with the stories is beautiful as well. Loved it.
I loved the way the author retold these stories in a different way. The stories are great and the art that go along with the stories is beautiful as well. Loved it.
November 6, 2021
It is a very short book. It has four stories. The basic story is same but each of them has a twist or difference in the ending. It hardly took fifteen minutes for me to complete.
I liked it.
I liked it.
November 23, 2021
Enjoyable reads
I liked the way each story turned out the same.
I would recommend this book to everyone
My children are 6 and I will read it to them
I liked the way each story turned out the same.
I would recommend this book to everyone
My children are 6 and I will read it to them
November 24, 2021
The book features fairytale stories and the author's commentary. Very interesting read!
March 7, 2022
interesting
All very interesting and captivating stories… definitely recommend this book to your kids!
My favorite was the first tale! I would read this book again!
All very interesting and captivating stories… definitely recommend this book to your kids!
My favorite was the first tale! I would read this book again!
August 4, 2022
Very interesting
This was a very interesting read. I enjoyed learning about these fairy tales and the similarities among them. Great book!
This was a very interesting read. I enjoyed learning about these fairy tales and the similarities among them. Great book!
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