The Complete Grimms' Fairy Tales

Book Code: 1111006939061

Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm

ABOUT THE BOOK

"Grimm's Fairy Tales" is a captivating collection of folktales, featuring a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known stories filled with enchantment, fairies, and mythical creatures. The tales explore themes of luck and fortune, highlighting characters for whom success and good fortune seem to be an inherent trait, despite the world's differing perceptions of them. The passage emphasizes how these individuals consistently land on their feet, unaffected by external judgments. It underscores the power of self-belief and resilience.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm (1785-1863), also known as Ludwig Karl, was a German author, linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist. He is renowned for his work in linguistics, including formulating Grimm's law, and for co-authoring the Deutsches Wörterbuch, as well as editing Grimms' Fairy Tales. Jacob, the older brother of Wilhelm Grimm, together formed the famous literary duo known as the Brothers Grimm. They were born in Hanau, Hesse-Kassel, and shared a strong educational foundation provided by family support. Jacob and Wilhelm both studied law at the University of Marburg. Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859) was a German author and anthropologist, renowned as one of the Brothers Grimm, alongside his brother Jacob. Born in Hanau, they studied together at the University of Marburg, maintaining a close-knit relationship throughout their lives. Despite health challenges, Wilhelm delved into literary pursuits, excelling in storytelling and music. The Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of fairy tales in 1812, known as "Grimms' Fairy Tales."

CONTENTS

GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES .................................................9
1. The Twelve Dancing Princesses........................................9
2. The Golden Bird ........................................................... 13
3. The Three Spinning Fairies............................................ 22
4. The Three Children of Fortune ..................................... 25
5. King Thrushbeard........................................................ 28
6. Jorinda and Joringel..................................................... 33
7. The Wren and the Bear............................................... 36
8. The Twelve Brothers................................................... 39
9. The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage......................... 45
10. The Wolf and the Seven Goats.................................. 46
11. Thumbling the Dwarf and Thumbling die Giant .......... 50
12. Sweetheart Roland................................................... 56
13. The Goose Girl......................................................... 61
14. The Cat and Mouse in Partnership............................ 68
15. The WhiteSnake ..................................................... 70
16. The Frog Prince ...................................................... 75
17. The Pink ................................................................. 80
18. The Queen Bee ....................................................... 85
19. Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty)................................... 87
20. The Six Swans ....................................................... 91
21. The Fisherman and His Wife.................................... 97
22. Rumpelstiltskin........................................................106
23. Rapunzel................................................................ 110
24. The Salad.............................................................. 114
25. The Bremen Town Musicians................................. 121
26. The Raven .............................................................125
27. Cinderella.............................................................. 131
28. Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs........................ 139
29. The Elves and the Shoemaker................................. 149
30. The Water of Life................................................... 150
31. The Gallant Tailor .................................................. 157
32. The Golden Goose ................................................ 167
33. The Blue Light ....................................................... 172
34. The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean.......................... 176
35. Fundevogel............................................................. 178
36. Karl Katz................................................................ 181
37. The Table, the Ass, and the Stick............................. 187
38. Red Riding Hood .....................................................199
39. The King of the Golden Mountain............................. 202
40. The Robber Bridegroom.......................................... 209
41. The Turnip .............................................................. 213
42. The Seven Ravens ................................................... 216
43. Tom Thumb ............................................................. 219
44. The Clever Gretel...................................................... 225
45. The Six Servants ...................................................... 228
46. Frederick and Catherine........................................... 236
47. Snow-White and Rose-Red ......................................241
48. The Four Accomplished Brothers............................. 248
49. The Giant with the Three Golden Hairs..................... 253
50. How Six Traveled Through the World ......................261
51. Hansel and Gretel.....................................................267
52. The Twelve Huntsmen.............................................. 275
53. Faithful John ............................................................ 278
54. Iron Hans................................................................. 288
55. The Lady and the Lion ............................................. 296
56. The Wedding ofMrs Fox .......................................... 302