Folklorists believe the Jack and the Beanstalk dates back as many as 5,000 years in various forms, all involving a young hero who ascends into a magical realm and acquires a giant or ogre’s treasure.
This tale is adapted from the most well-known version, published by English author Joseph Jacobs in 1890. Although several versions were published in the 18…
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