Household Tales by Brothers Grimm: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Household Tales by Brothers Grimm is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863); Grimm, Wilhelm (1786–1859). The listed translation credits are Hunt, Alfred William, Mrs. (1831–1912).

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"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.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Household Tales by Brothers Grimm
• Author credits: Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863); Grimm, Wilhelm (1786–1859)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Hunt, Alfred William, Mrs. (1831–1912)

Catalogue subjects

• Fairy tales -- Germany

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• Category: German Literature
• Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
• Category: Short Stories
• Harvard Classics

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