Herr Korbes

In this article, we are going to explore Herr Korbes and its impact on our current society. Herr Korbes is a topic that has sparked the interest of many experts in the field, as well as the general population. Over the years, Herr Korbes has been the subject of numerous studies and investigations, which have allowed us to better understand its implications and consequences in different areas. From its origin to its current effects, Herr Korbes has played a large role in shaping our reality, and it is crucial to analyze it from different perspectives to understand its full scope. In this sense, this article aims to unravel the most relevant aspects of Herr Korbes, as well as discuss its importance and relevance today.

"Herr Korbes" (German; Translation: Mr. Korbes) is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, number 41. They found it in both the district of the Main (from Jeanette Hassenpflug) and Hesse (from Lisette Wild).

It is Aarne-Thompson type 210, The Traveling Animals and the Wicked Man. Another tale of this type is the Grimms' The Pack of Ragamuffins.

Synopsis

Endpiece to Mr. Korbes by Walter Crane, 1882

A cock and a hen go to Herr Korbes's house in a carriage drawn by mice. Along the way, they pick up a cat, millstone, an egg, a duck, a pin, and a needle. Herr Korbes is not at home; they go in and when he returns, they attack and kill him.

Variants

In their third edition, the Grimms added a sentence to the end, that Korbes must have been a wicked man.

References

  1. ^ a b Jacob and Wilheim Grimm, Household Tales, "Herr Korbes"
  2. ^ D. L. Ashliman, "The Grimm Brothers' Children's and Household Tales (Grimms' Fairy Tales)"
  3. ^ D. L. Ashliman, "Herr Korbes"
  4. ^ Grimm, Jacob (1857). Kinder und hausmärchen: gesammelt durch die Brüder Grimm (in German). Dieterich.