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Podcast: A Literary Cornucopia
Episode: Episode 145: The Brothers Grimm and "The Robber Bridegroom"
Description: "Once upon a time there was a miller who had a beautiful daughter. When she came of age he wished that she was provided for and well married. He thought, "If a respectable suitor comes and asks for her hand in marriage, I will give her to him."Not long afterward a suitor came who appeared to be very rich, and because the miller could find no fault with him, he promised his daughter to him.The girl, however, did not like him as much as a bride should like her bridegroom. She did not...