Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

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Author Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863
Author Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859
Title Grimms' Fairy Tales
Note Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The golden bird -- Hans in luck -- Jorinda and Jorindel -- The travelling musicians -- Old Sultan -- The straw, the coal, and the bean -- Briar Rose -- The dog and the sparrow -- The twelve dancing princesses -- The fisherman and his wife -- The willow-wren and the bear -- The frog-prince -- Cat and mouse in partnership -- The goose-girl -- The adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet -- Rapunzel -- Fundevogel -- The valiant little tailor -- Hansel and Gretel -- The mouse, the bird, and the sausage -- Mother Holle -- Little Red-Cap [Little Red Riding Hood] -- The robber bridegroom -- Tom Thumb -- Rumpelstiltskin -- Clever Gretel -- The old man and his grandson -- The little peasant -- Frederick and Catherine -- Sweetheart Roland -- Snowdrop -- The pink -- Clever Elsie -- The miser in the bush -- Ashputtel -- The white snake -- The wolf and the seven little kids -- The queen bee -- The elves and the shoemaker -- The juniper-tree -- The turnip -- Clever Hans -- The three languages -- The fox and the cat -- The four clever brothers -- Lily and the lion -- The fox and the horse -- The blue light -- The raven -- The golden goose -- The water of life -- The twelve huntsmen -- The king of the golden mountain -- Doctor Knowall -- The seven ravens -- The wedding of Mrs Fox -- The salad -- The story of the youth who went forth to learn what fear was -- King grisly-beard -- Iron Hans -- Cat-skin -- Snow-white and Rose-red.
Credits Emma Dudding, John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary "Grimms' Fairy Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a renowned collection of folk tales compiled in the early 19th century. This collection features a myriad of enchanting stories that explore themes of morality, adventure, and the fantastical, capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. Prominent tales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," and "The Frog Prince" weave together vivid narratives populated with princes, princesses, magical creatures, and wise animals, emphasizing timeless lessons embedded in each enchanting narrative. At the start of "Grimms' Fairy Tales," readers are introduced to the world of magic and wonder through a preparatory note that acknowledges the translations of the original German tales. The opening stories include beloved classics such as "The Golden Bird," which follows a gardener's youngest son as he embarks on an adventure to capture a golden bird, aided by a cunning fox. Other tales such as "Hans in Luck" and "Jorinda and Jorindel" offer whimsical insights into luck and transformation, showcasing the variety of themes and characters that readers will encounter throughout the collection. Each story unfolds with its own unique charm, setting the stage for a journey into the remarkable and often moralistic world of fairy tales essential to cultural storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fairy tales -- Germany
Category Text
EBook-No. 2591
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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