The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

Interesting Facts

• The tale is written in verse and consists of 83 lines.
• The work is based on the plot of a German folk tale about a golden fish, recorded by the Brothers Grimm.
• The tale was written in 1833 and first published in 1835.
• The main characters of the tale are an old man and his wife, who live in a shabby hut by the deep blue sea.
• In the tale, the golden fish grants wishes, but the wife's greed ultimately leaves her with nothing.
• The tale is one of the most famous and beloved Russian folk tales reimagined by Pushkin.
• The work is often used in educational programs for children and is part of the school literature curriculum.