The Fisherman and His Wife
In "The Fisherman and His Wife," a humble fisherman catches an enchanted flounder who grants wishes. Urged by his greedy wife, he requests increasingly grandiose rewards—from a cottage to a castle, then queenship, emperorship, and finally, godhood. Each wish is granted until their insatiable desire leads them back to their humble beginnings. This timeless German folktale explores themes of greed, contentment, and the true nature of happiness.
