From Rags to Riches: Cinderella's Transformation in Timeless Fairytale of Kindness, Hope, and Happily Ever After

Cinderella is a fairy tale about a young woman who is abused by her stepmother and stepsisters and forced to do all the household chores. Despite her difficult circumstances, Cinderella remains kind and hopeful. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attends a royal ball and wins the prince's heart.

The moral of the story is often seen as emphasizing the importance of perseverance, inner strength, and belief in oneself. It also emphasizes the dangers of mistreating others and the importance of recognizing and rewarding inner beauty and goodness.

You'll hear the original by the Brothers Grimm in Margaret Raine Hunt's translation, still considered a classic.

This popular Grimm fairy tale is retold by Abbi, a member of the British virtual storytelling team at Cala Vox.