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I highly recommend checking SurLaLune's page on "The Six Swans" out: http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/sixswans/index.html.
In particular, read the short-but-informative history it has on the story. As you'll see, the earliest record of this story is actually German, not Scottish or Welsh. Also, you might want to check out the international versions and variants list.
Hans Christian Andersen's heroine was named Eliza, btw. The Grimm variant "The Twelve Brothers" gives the youngest boy's name as Benjamin.
EDIT: Forgot I don't need to sign my posts anymore.
Miranda
"Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of diseased mind" -- Terry Pratchett
In particular, read the short-but-informative history it has on the story. As you'll see, the earliest record of this story is actually German, not Scottish or Welsh. Also, you might want to check out the international versions and variants list.
Hans Christian Andersen's heroine was named Eliza, btw. The Grimm variant "The Twelve Brothers" gives the youngest boy's name as Benjamin.
EDIT: Forgot I don't need to sign my posts anymore.
Miranda
"Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of diseased mind" -- Terry Pratchett
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Thanks, that was very interesting! I always think it's interesting how stories change, especially ballet stories (mostly because I get to be so familiar with some of them). I especially like the Nutcracker since most versions are so different and they're all different from the original story. I can tell this one is going to require some research too. Thanks for the information, that was great!
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You're welcome! :-)
Miranda
"Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of diseased mind" -- Terry Pratchett
"Multiple exclamation marks are a sure sign of diseased mind" -- Terry Pratchett
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