“The Three Pearls” is a translation of “Las tres perlas” by
Spanish writer Luis Coloma, SJ (1851–1914). Although Coloma
never explained why his subtitle describes the story as a
“Legend in Imitation of German Tales” (“Leyenda imitada del
alemán”), his efforts to write what he called “recreational
stories” for children were consistent with the Grimms’ project,
which included the ten children’s legends appended to their
famous fairy tales. Coloma’s children’s stories are still read
with pleasure today. Fedorchek, Robert M.. "The Three Pearls (A
Legend in Imitation of German Tales)." Marvels & Tales 23.1
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