Master and Pupil

"Master and Pupil" is a lively Scandinavian fairy tale collected by Andrew Lang and featured in "The Pink Fairy Book," published in 1897. When a poor man's son goes to work for a mysterious master, he secretly learns the art of magic and uses his newfound gifts to outwit the powerful sorcerer in a dazzling game of transformation. A playful story about cleverness, courage, and the triumph of quick wits over power.