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Issue Details: First known date: 1946... 1946 The Four Clever Brothers
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A father sends his four sons out into the world to see what they can achieve. One becomes a thief, one a tailor, one learns to hunt, and the other learns to see the stars. Upon return, the sons are challenged by their father to win the hand of a princess. The thief succeeds by stealing the memories of his brothers.

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