Jacob Grimm

In The Elves and the Shoemaker a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met and he is able to buy more leather for two more pairs. When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible...

The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids is a fairy tale that strongly resembles The Three Little Pigs and elements of Little Red Riding Hood. In it, a mother goat leaves her kids home alone, warning them not to open the door. A Big Bad Wolf shows up and tries to talk his way in, but the kids hold fast. When the wolf finally gets past the door through trickery, he eats all but one of the kids. The mother goat returns to find the wolf sleeping under a tree....

In The Golden Bird a king who has been robbed of a golden apple commands his gardener's sons to watch the tree. Seeing that the thief is a golden bird, the youngest son tries to shoot it, but only knocks a feather off. Fascinated by the feather, the king decides he wants the whole bird. The gardener's son and his two brothers must make fateful choices in what turns into a fearsome quest to capture the bird. It is Aarne-Thompson folktale type 550,...

In The Seven Ravens a peasant sends his seven sons to fetch water for his daughter's christening. Having lost their pails in the well, they are afraid to return home without having completed their task. The peasant, thinking they have gone off to play, curses them whereupon they are immediately transformed into ravens. When the daughter is grown up she sets off to discover the whereabouts of her long lost brothers. This folk tale exists in multiple...

Presents stories and artwork from the original Grimm's Fairy Tales, including original classics such as, "Tom Thumb," "Hansel and Grettel," "The Frog Prince," and "Rumpel-Stilts-kin."

Schneewittchen ist eines der berührendsten und symbolträchtigsten Märchen der Brüder Grimm – eine Geschichte über Schönheit und Neid, Unschuld und Verrat, Tod und Wiedergeburt. Hinter dem vertrauten Bild des Mädchens mit Haut so weiß wie Schnee, Lippen so rot wie Blut und Haaren so schwarz wie Ebenholz verbirgt sich ein tiefes Sinnbild über Reinheit, Versuchung und die Macht des Guten, das selbst im Dunkelsten weiterleuchtet. Eine eitle...

Step into the enchanting world ofAshputtel, the timeless Brothers Grimm tale that inspired the beloved Cinderella story we know today. This classic fairy tale follows the journey of a kind-hearted young girl, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, who finds hope and magic in the most unexpected places. With the help of a little avian magic and a wish made at her mothers grave, Ashputtel transforms her fate and captures the heart of a prince. Rich...

A whimsical tale of luck, kindness, and unexpected fortune, The Golden Goose by the Brothers Grimm is a timeless fairy tale filled with humor and heart. A simple, good-hearted young man named Dummling is often overlooked and underestimated by his family. But when he selflessly shares his food with an old man, he is rewarded with a magical golden goose. The goose, however, carries a peculiar enchantmentwhoever touches it becomes stuck, forming a comical...

A simple kitchen mishap sends three unlikely companions into the world together: a straw spared from the fire, a coal that leapt from the hearth, and a lone bean that escaped the pot. Each has survived by chance, and each believes fortune has finally turned in their favor. Determined to remain together, the three set off as travelers-until a small country brook forces a decision that will test courage, patience, and pride. What follows is not a tale...

Dive into the timeless tale ofThe Fisherman and His Wife, a captivating story of greed, humility, and the consequences of unchecked desires. When a humble fisherman catches a magical flounder that grants wishes, his wifes insatiable greed leads them on a whirlwind journey from their tiny cottage to unimaginable wealth and power. But as their wishes grow grander, the fisherman and his wife must confront the limits of their ambitions and the price of...