Donkeyskin

Donkeyskin

Fairy Tale | B2 (Upper Intermediate) | 2,477 words
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A king had a beautiful wife, a castle and riches, including a wonderful donkey whose droppings were gold coins. One day his wife died, after making him promise not to marry until he found a woman whose beauty and attributes matched his own. Although the king was sad he was persuaded to look for another wife. It became clear that the only woman who would fit the promise was his own daughter.

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