The Three Rings

The Three Rings

Fairy Tale | B1 (Intermediate) | 1,455 words
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In this enchanting tale, a tailor seeks to marry off his three beautiful daughters, who lack dowries. Turning to fate for help, they each choose their own destinies through a mysterious old woman's guidance. Their choices, represented by rings of gold, silver, and iron, determine their fates. The eldest becomes a queen, the second a princess, but the youngest is left with a shepherd. As the story unfolds, the tailor's visit to his daughters reveals their struggles. The youngest daughter, now married to a shepherd, is the only one who can help her family. Her clever gifts hold the power to change their lives, but envy and cruelty lead to tragic consequences. This story explores themes of fate, choice, and the consequences of greed and envy, all set in a world of magic and wonder.

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