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Jacob Grimm

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Born January 1, 1785
Died January 1, 1863 (78 years old)
Hanau, Electorate of Hesse
Also known as: J. Grimm, Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm
137 books
4.4 (37)
280 readers

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The juniper tree, and other tales from Grimm

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Twenty-seven newly translated fairy tales from Grimm including many old favorites as well as such lesser-known tales as "The Juniper Tree," "Many-Fur," and "Brother Gaily."

The fisherman and his wife

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Relates the fate of the fisherman's greedy wife who was never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

Rapunzel

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A retelling of the traditional tale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

The wedding of Mistress Fox

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As she rejects suitor after suitor, the recently widowed Mistress Fox almost despairs of finding a new husband with the same wonderful qualities as the late Mr. Fox.

The queen bee

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After saving some ants, ducks, and bees from being killed by his two older brothers, the youngest Prince is rewarded when the animals help him break the spell cast on a castle and its inhabitants.

Lucky Hans

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When his seven years' wages in gold prove too heavy to carry easily, Hans trades the lump of gold for one thing after another until he arrives home empty-handed, but convinced he is a lucky man to be unfettered with encumbrances.

Snow-white and Rose-Red

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A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

Hansel & Gretel

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When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.

The musicians of Bremen

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Four old animals leave their homes and decide to form a group of town musicians.