In this story a young girl, given flax to spin into linen, is distressed to find that only gold thread comes out of her spinning wheel. The Author’s Note at the end of the story discussed the origins of a story originally named by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm as “Rumpenstunzchen.” Zelinsky shared the original text as such: There are no twists to the narrative, no other view points presented – the text was faithful to the original version – the only difference lies in the vivid Renaissance-like illustrations that can be found in its glossy pages – giving a fresh voice and a new feel/look to a well-loved tale.Īuthenticity in the Retelling. Zelinsky: Rumpelstiltskin originally from the Brothers Grimm.
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