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A miller's daughter must spin straw into gold for the king.

The two Grimm brothers published their first volume of stories, Children's and Household Tales, in 1812 although there were some who disputed their suitability for young minds. Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm devoted their lives to collecting these German folk tales. Inspired by the rise of Romanticism and interest in traditional national stories and lore, in the end they collected more than 200.

Philip Pullman reads the fourth of five of his re-workings of Grimm Tales, written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their publication.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra in 2012.