The Sparrow and His Four Children
Author: Brothers Grimm
Read “The Sparrow and His Four Children” by Brothers Grimm in German, English and Russian in Bibliott on your phone and tablet.
Languages: German, English, RU
Genre: Fairy tale, Satire, Short story
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A sparrow questions his four fledged sons and teaches them to live wisely, cautiously, and devoutly in a dangerous world.
Characters
- the old sparrow — father and counsellor: A concerned father who asks his four sons about their experiences.
- the four sparrow sons — young fledged birds: Four young sparrows whose summer experiences prompt their father's lessons.