What are some famous European children stories?

One of the most famous is 'Hansel and Gretel'. It's about two siblings who are left in the forest by their stepmother. They find a house made of gingerbread which belongs to a witch. Another is 'Cinderella'. A kind - hearted girl is mistreated by her step - family but with the help of her fairy godmother, she attends the prince's ball. And 'Snow White' is also very well - known. Snow White is a beautiful princess who is persecuted by her jealous stepmother, the queen, and befriends seven dwarfs.

Some popular European children's stories include 'Red Riding Hood'. In this story, a little girl goes to visit her grandmother in the forest and meets a wolf on the way. There is also 'Snow White'. The beautiful princess is persecuted by her jealous stepmother but is saved by seven dwarfs. And don't forget 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans and climbs the beanstalk into a world above the clouds where he encounters a giant.

One famous European horror story is 'Dracula'. It was created by Bram Stoker. The story features the vampire Dracula who travels from Transylvania to England, preying on the living. Another is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It tells of a man who can transform into a more evil version of himself. And 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley is also well - known. It's about a scientist who creates a monster.

One famous European ghost story is the tale of the Bloody Mary. Legend has it that if you say her name three times in front of a mirror in a dark room, she will appear. Another is the story of the Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship doomed to sail the seas forever. And then there's the White Lady, often associated with castles and mansions across Europe, said to be the spirit of a wronged woman who haunts the place of her misfortune.

The Castle of Good Hope in South Africa (which has European colonial history) has a ghost story. A ghost known as the Lady in Grey is said to haunt there. In Europe proper, there's the story of the Black Shuck in England. It's a large, spectral black dog that is often seen as an omen of death. Then there's the tale of the Näcken in Swedish folklore. The Näcken is a water spirit that lures people, especially musicians, to their doom in rivers and lakes by playing enchanting music.

Well, 'Sleeping Beauty' is a story of a princess in a long sleep due to a curse. 'Rumpelstiltskin' is about a naming riddle. 'The Three Little Pigs' is about pigs building houses against a wolf. These stories often have moral lessons like the importance of being smart ('Hansel and Gretel'), kind ('Cinderella'), or hard - working ('The Three Little Pigs'). They have been passed down for generations and are loved all over the world.

One famous children story is 'The Little Red Riding Hood'. It's about a young girl who goes to visit her grandmother in the forest and meets a big bad wolf. Another is 'Cinderella', a story of a girl who overcomes the cruelty of her step - family with the help of a fairy godmother. Also, 'Snow White' is well - known. It tells the tale of a beautiful princess and the jealous queen who tries to harm her.

One of the well - known authors is H. P. Lovecraft. His works, while he was American, had a profound impact on European horror. In addition, Algernon Blackwood was a significant figure. His stories often delved into the supernatural and the unknown. And then there's Mary Shelley, who wrote 'Frankenstein', which is a fundamental work in the horror genre that influenced European horror writing as well. Her exploration of science and horror was quite revolutionary.

The story of St. Lucia in Sweden is quite renowned. On St. Lucia's Day (December 13th), a girl is chosen to dress as St. Lucia, wearing a white dress and a crown of candles. This has a religious and cultural significance in Swedish Christmas traditions. In addition, the story of the Christmas crib or Nativity scene is very famous in Europe. It shows the birth of Jesus in a stable, with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the animals. It is a visual representation of the most important event in the Christian Christmas story and is often re - created in churches and homes across Europe.

One characteristic is the exploration of complex human emotions. For example, in 'The Necklace', the protagonist experiences envy, pride, and despair. Another is the use of vivid settings. European short stories often paint detailed pictures of their settings, like the cold streets in 'The Little Match Girl'. Also, they frequently deal with social issues. 'The Metamorphosis' can be seen as a critique of modern society's dehumanizing effect on individuals.