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The Brothers Grimm

4 stars across 38 books

Jacob Grimm was born in 1785, followed by his brother Wilhelm in 1786. Their father, Phillipp, a judge, was ambitious and prosperous, while their mother, Dorothea, was a devoted and caring housewife, and they also had three more brothers and a sister. They lived in the town of Steinau in central Germany, in a large comfortable home. All the children went to school, and Jacob and Wilhelm were particularly bright and hard-working. Philipp Grimm died suddenly in 1796 and Dorothea and her children had to live on a much smaller income, though arrangements were made for Jacob and Wilhelm to continue their studies at a prestigious high school.
Although the brothers were very different - Jacob was serious and strong, while Wilhelm was outgoing, cheerful and asthmatic - they were inseparable and totally devoted to one another.They were both determined to prove themselves to be the best students at their school, studying for more than twelve hours a day. At university, the brothers discovered the study of ancient German literature and folk tales and began to collect these fairy stories, which were eventually published in two large volumes in 1812 and 1815. The brothers worked in business and law before both becoming librarians in the King's library, and together they wrote many books about German literature, language and folklore, as well as beginning work on the first German dictionary.
Wilhelm died in 1859, and Jacob became more solitary than ever, though he continued to work on the brothers' shared projects until his own death in 1863.

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Little Red Riding Hood

1st January 2013

Little Red Riding Hood

A beloved fairy tale, retold for young children in classic picture book format. Arriving at Granny's cottage, Little Red... MoreLittle Red Riding Hood

(15 reviews) Review

Cinderella

1st June 2014

Cinderella

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings new life to the classic tale. Meet Cinderella, a young girl with a wi... MoreCinderella

(14 reviews) Review

Snow White

30th October 2012

Snow White

Discover the magic of Snow White in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little re... MoreSnow White

(9 reviews) Review

Rumpelstiltskin

1st March 2014

Rumpelstiltskin

(4 reviews) Review

Sleeping Beauty

31st October 2000

Sleeping Beauty

There are roles for everybody in this humorous stage version of Sleeping Beauty . Complete with Dame, Principle Boy ... MoreSleeping Beauty

(4 reviews) Review

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

1st September 2014

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

One of the world's most famous fairy tales, beautifully illustrated and charmingly retold for little children. Snow Whit... MoreSnow White & the Seven Dwarfs

(3 reviews) Review

The Frog Prince

16th March 2011

The Frog Prince

(2 reviews) Review

Grimms' Fairy Tales

29th August 1985

Grimms' Fairy Tales

From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting... MoreGrimms' Fairy Tales

(1 review) Review

Hansel and Gretel and Other Tales

15th January 2013

Hansel and Gretel and Other Tales

(0 reviews) Review

Fairytales

1st May 2015

Fairytales

(0 reviews) Review

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Classic Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm

8th September 2023

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