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The Elves and the Shoemaker

By: The Brothers Grimm
Narrated by: George Newbern
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In The Elves and the Shoemaker, a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met, and he is able to buy enough leather for two more pairs.

When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion, he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible for the fine shoes, the shoemaker and his wife create tiny clothes for the elves to thank them.

This popular tale has been adapted many times for film and TV.

Public Domain (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Classics Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy Fiction Fashion
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