Wilhelm Grimm

Wilhelm Grimm, born on February 24, 1786, in Hanau, Germany, was a linguist and folklorist best known for his role in collecting and popularizing traditional folk tales alongside his brother Jacob. The two siblings embarked on a remarkable journey of storytelling that would leave an indelible mark on literature. Their collection, "Grimm's Fairy Tales," features enchanting stories such as "Cinderella," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Snow White," which have captivated audiences for generations. Wilhelm's deep appreciation for language and folklore was not only a personal passion but also a professional pursuit, as he contributed to the study of German philology and linguistics.

As you delve into Wilhelm Grimm's work, you'll discover the rich tapestry of imagination woven into each tale, reflecting the cultural heritage of his time. His stories often blend moral lessons with fantastical elements, inviting readers to explore the complexities of human nature and the world around them. We invite you to enjoy the timeless magic of Wilhelm Grimm's fairy tales in our app, where every story unfolds a new adventure waiting to be experienced.

Snowdrop and Other Tales

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Many of these tales were published in English in 1909, the Brothers Grimm tales in this book were published separately in 1920 with illustra…

Grimm's Fairy Stories

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Fairies, Evil Step Mothers, Enchanted Forests, Golden Geese, Poor Little Children, Fairy Godmothers, Magic wells, and oh, so many many more …

Household Tales

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The complete Brothers Grimm stories, as translated directly from the German. Some of the stories will be familiar such as The Frog Prince, R…

Grimms' Fairy Tales

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A classic collection of oral German folklore, brought together for posterity by the scholarly brothers Grimm in the 1800s, this epitome of f…

Grimms' Fairy Tales (version 2)

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Grimms' Fairy Tales invites listeners into a world where magic and morality intertwine. This iconic collection, first published in 1812 by t…

Grimms' Fairy Tales (Version 3)

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Grimms' Fairy Tales, originally known as the Children's and Household Tales, is a German collection of fairy tales or folk lore by the Grimm…

Children's Short Works, Vol. 001

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Step into a world of imagination with Children's Short Works, a delightful collection of ten enchanting tales by the renowned brothers Jacob…

Märchen 2

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Anfang des 19. Jahrhundert begannen die Brüder Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, traditionelle, bisher vor allem mündlich weitergegebene Er…

Household Tales (Version 2)

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Do you like fairy tales and stories about all sorts of animals and people? Here are a wide variety of stories that go from warm and fuzzy t…

Kinder- und Hausmärchen

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Eine Sammlung der bekannten Volksmärchen, herausgegeben von den Brüdern Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm. Summary by Sonia

Personal Collection of Short Tales compiled by Carmie

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This is a selection of the fairy tales (in English) written by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm in the early 19th Century. The…

Märchen 3

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Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts begannen die Brüder Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, traditionelle, bisher vor allem mündlich weitergegebene E…

The Beacon Second Reader

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In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been…

Short Story Collection Vol. 033

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LibriVox’s Short Story Collection 033: a collection of 10 short works of fiction in the public domain read by a group of LibriVox members.

Märchen 5

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Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts begannen die Brüder Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, traditionelle, bisher vor allem mündlich weitergegebene E…

Short Story Collection Vol. 023

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LibriVox’s Short Story Collection 023: a collection of 10 short works of fiction in the public domain read by a group of LibriVox members.

Ausgewählte Märchen der Brüder Grimm

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Eine Auswahl der schönsten Märchen der Brüder Grimm.

Sprookjes Verzameld door de Gebroeders Grimm, deel twee

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De volledige verzameling van sprookjes, die de gebroeders Grimm samenbrachten. In dit tweede deel staan een aantal zeer bekende sprookjes, m…

Grimm's Fairy Tales - Retold in One-Syllable Words

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The stories we have read and loved but retold in words of one syllable to make it easier for young readers or those where English is a secon…

Märchen 1

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Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts begannen die Brüder Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, traditionelle, bisher vor allem mündlich weitergegebene E…

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