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Summary

The fairy tale «The Swineherd» tells the story of a young prince who falls in love with a capricious and spoiled princess. To win her heart, he approaches her with gifts, but she dismisses them as too simple. The prince decides to disguise himself as a swineherd and takes a job at the court. He creates magical toys that capture the princess's attention. She agrees to exchange kisses for his inventions. However, when the king discovers this, he banishes the princess from the palace. The prince reveals his true identity but rejects the princess, who failed to appreciate his genuine feelings and nobility.