Household Tales by Brothers Grimm
Household Tales by Brothers Grimm is a folklore and fairy tales story collection by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.
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About Household Tales by Brothers Grimm
"Household Tales by Brothers Grimm" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a collection of fairy tales first published in 1812. Born into hardship after their father's death, the brothers collected oral tales from friends and acquaintances to preserve German history and folklore. The first volume contained 86 stories, expanding to 210 tales by the seventh edition in 1857. Though called "Children's Tales," early editions drew criticism for content unsuitable for young readers, prompting revisions across subsequent editions. This seminal work shaped Western children's literature forever.
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Who wrote Household Tales by Brothers Grimm?
Household Tales by Brothers Grimm was written by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.
What genre is Household Tales by Brothers Grimm?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is Household Tales by Brothers Grimm free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Household Tales by Brothers Grimm?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 30 h 08 min.
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