Household Tales by Brothers Grimm

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Household Tales by Brothers Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

EN·~25 hours·219 chapters

Chapters

219 total

Household Tales by Brothers Grimm - by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm - Translated by Margaret Hunt

0:06

CONTENTS

10:38

1 The Frog-King, or Iron Henry

7:37

2 Cat and Mouse in Partnership

5:18

3 Our Lady’s Child

10:17

4 The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was

20:25

5 The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids

6:00

6 Faithful John

17:09

7 The Good Bargain

9:16

8 The Wonderful Musician

5:50

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~25 hours (1478K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Jacob Grimm

Jacob Grimm

1785–1863

Best known as one half of the Brothers Grimm, he helped turn traditional folk tales into some of the most enduring stories in the world. He was also a major scholar of language whose work shaped the study of German folklore and historical linguistics.

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Wilhelm Grimm

Wilhelm Grimm

1786–1859

Best known as one half of the Brothers Grimm, he helped preserve many of the fairy tales that still shape childhood reading around the world. He was also a serious scholar of language and literature, bringing warmth and polish to the brothers’ famous collections.

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