Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm were German folklorists and the compilers/authors of the famous Children's and Household Tales in 1812 and 1815. These Grimm's fairy tales went through many editions and edits throughout the 19th century.
Works by Brothers Grimm
"The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage.” More tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, Wanda Gág, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006, pp. 27-30.
Tale Summary There was once a bird, a mouse, and a sausage who all lived... Read more
"The Water Nixie.” More tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, Wanda Gág, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006, pp. 23-25.
Tale Summary Once upon a time, a brother and sister fell down a well, where... Read more
"Mother Holle.” More tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, Wanda Gág, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006, pp. 15-22.
Tale Summary Once there was a widow with two daughters, who were both named Marie... Read more
"The Wolf and the Fox.” More tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, Wanda Gág, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006, pp. 9-13.
Tale Summary There was once a greedy wolf who always made a fox do his... Read more
"The Sweet Porridge.” More tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, Wanda Gág, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006, pp. 43-46.
Tale Summary Once there was a poor girl who lived with her mother, and they... Read more
"The Goblins.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 150-151.
Tale Summary There once was a mother whose child had been stolen by goblins and... Read more
"The Fisherman and his Wife.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 94-112.
Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a fisherman who lived with his wife... Read more
"The Devil and his Three Golden Hairs.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 80-93.
Tale Summary Once upon a time, a woman gave birth to a son who was... Read more
"Fitcher's Feathered Bird.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 71-79.
Tale Summary There was once upon a time a sorcerer who disguised himself as a... Read more
"The Twelve Huntsmen.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 63-70.
Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a prince who was very much in... Read more
"Brother and Sister.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 42-54.
Tale Summary After their mother died and their father was remarried to an evil woman,... Read more
"Hans my Hedgehog.” The Juniper Tree, and other Tales from Grimm, Brothers Grimm, translated by Lore Segal, Randall Jarrell, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973, pp. 11-22.
Tale Summary There was once upon a time a peasant who wished very badly for... Read more