
Household Tales by Brothers Grimm - by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm - Translated by Margaret Hunt
CONTENTS
1 The Frog-King, or Iron Henry
2 Cat and Mouse in Partnership
3 Our Lady’s Child
4 The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was
5 The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
6 Faithful John
7 The Good Bargain
8 The Wonderful Musician
A treasure trove of folk imagination, this collection gathers the most beloved German tales that have been whispered from hearth to hearth for centuries. The stories open with familiar wonders—a forlorn princess locked in a tower, a clever tailor who outwits a giant, a brave child who confronts a hungry wolf—each setting a simple problem that invites curiosity and moral reflection. Their vivid settings, from deep forests to bustling villages, create a warm backdrop where ordinary people encounter the extraordinary.
Listeners will hear the timeless rhythm of riddles, transformations, and humble heroes who find clever solutions through kindness or a dash of daring. The tales weave together recurring motifs of hidden identities, enchanted objects, and the rewarding power of perseverance, all told in clear, lyrical language that feels both ancient and immediate. As the first act of each story unfolds, the collection promises a delightful blend of wonder, humor, and gentle lessons that linger long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~25 hours (1478K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1785–1863
Best known as one of the Brothers Grimm, he helped preserve folk tales that have traveled across the world for generations. He was also a serious scholar whose work on language and Germanic history shaped modern folklore studies and linguistics.
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1786–1859
Best known as one half of the Brothers Grimm, he helped preserve some of Europe’s most enduring folk tales while also building a serious career as a scholar of German language and tradition. His work with Jacob Grimm shaped both children’s literature and the study of folklore.
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by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm