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| By Albert Weisgerber Photo by emmeffe6 |
The crystal mountain, the glass coffin, the wise fool, the brave tailor, the prince under a terrible curse - these are just a few of the unforgettable places and people that populate the pages of The Complete Grimm's Fairytales.
Regarded by many as the greatest work of German literature, the stories are short and strange, long and twisted, enigmatic, and wonderful.
It was while working as librarians in Kassel, Germany, that brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm became fascinated with folk poetry and tales.
After collecting stories for six years, they published Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children' and Household Tales) in 1812. Two years later, they came out with a second volume. Today, those two books are known as The Complete Grimm's Fairytales.
Commoners told folk tales then to explain confusing events, teach important morals, and express their deepest fears and desires. These lessons continue to resonate with readers young and old.
- Click here to learn more about the life and times of the Brothers Grimm.
- Start reading The Complete Grimm's Fairytales at Project Gutenberg.
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