A Wondrous Oriental Tale...

     This tale fits into the genre of the fairy tale because of its similar elements.  For one, it takes place in an unidentified time.  There is no time period where this fits into, and no precise time period that we can associate it with.  It is also in an unidentified place.  "...frequently found in the wilderness of this region." (Wackenroder)  While it says, "this region" it is never specified what "this region" is.  Another element similar to the fairy tale is the magic element.  Indescribable things are happening, hence the spinning wheel, but they are unexplainable.  The magic spell at the end also fits into the genre of the fairy tale, as it is broken.

     I think the music works with the poetic language.  It is language in itself, and is the element of the tale that breaks the spell the saint has been under.  I think the flow of the poetry itself, even if it was not specified as music, would be enough language to work in this story.