"The Goblin at the Grocer's" tells the story of a little goblin living with a practical grocer, whose loyalty is tested by a poor student who values poetry over practicalities like cheese. Initially siding with the grocer who provides him with comforting porridge, the goblin spies on the student and is unexpectedly captivated by the magical, beautiful world the poetry book reveals. When a fire breaks out, the goblin instinctively saves the poetry book, recognizing its profound value. Ultimately, the goblin decides he cannot fully abandon the grocer's practical comforts (porridge) but now also deeply appreciates the student's world of imagination and art, choosing to divide his affections and acknowledging the human need for both sustenance and beauty.

"The Goblin at the Grocer's" tells the story of a little goblin living with a practical grocer, whose loyalty is tested by a poor student who values poetry over practicalities like cheese. Initially siding with the grocer who provides him with...

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