This is the classic Grimm Brothers' fairy tale about a miller's daughter who is forced to spin straw into gold to save her life. With the help of a mysterious supernatural creature, she completes the impossible task, but at a terrible cost—she must promise him her firstborn child. Years later, when the creature comes to claim his due, the Queen discovers that knowing his name, Rumpelstiltskin, gives her power over him. This beloved tale explores themes of desperation, impossible bargains, and the transformative power of knowledge.