Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, often celebrated as the Brothers Grimm, were German scholars and folklorists born in the late 18th century. Jacob was born in 1785, and Wilhelm followed in 1786. They are best known for their collection of fairy tales, which includes beloved stories like "Cinderella," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Snow White." Their work was not merely for entertainment; it aimed to preserve the oral traditions of German folklore and to explore the cultural roots of their homeland. The brothers dedicated their lives to linguistics, philology, and the study of folklore, leaving a lasting legacy in both literature and the academic world.
Their enchanting tales have been cherished by generations, captivating the imaginations of both children and adults alike. Through their writings, they have transported readers to a world of magic and wonder, making the ordinary extraordinary. As you explore their work in this app, you'll find not just stories, but a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human experience and the timeless nature of storytelling. Enjoy the journey through their enchanting narratives!
Household Tales (Version 2)
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Do you like fairy tales and stories about all sorts of animals and people? Here are a wide variety of stories that go from warm and fuzzy t…
La gente astuta
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Un buen día un campesino cogió su bastón de carpe del rincón y le dijo a su mujer: — Trina, me voy ahora a ha…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 024
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 024: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 027
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 027: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Los elfos y el zapatero
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Hace mucho, mucho tiempo, vivía en un país mágico un humilde zapatero, tan pobre, que llegó un día en que…
Multilingual Fairy Tale Collection 002
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
In LibriVox’s Multilingual Fairy Tale Collection, LibriVox volunteers read their favourite public-domain fairy tales. This is a collection o…
La luna
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
En tiempos muy lejanos hubo un país en que por la noche estaba siempre oscuro, y el cielo se extendía como una sábana n…
Los huéspedes inoportunos
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
En una ocasión dijo un gallo a una gallina. -Ya es la estación de las nueces, iremos al prado antes que…
Los mensajeros de la muerte
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Una vez - hace de ello muchísimo tiempo - pasaba un gigante por la carretera real, cuando, de repente, se le presentó un hombr…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 041
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 041: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
The Beacon Second Reader
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James Hiram Fassett and Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been…
La pobreza y la humildad llevan al cielo
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Érase un príncipe que salió a pasear por el campo. Andaba triste y pensativo, y al levantar la mirada al cielo y verlo …
Children's Short Works, Vol. 034
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 034: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Christmas Short Works Collection 2010
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Walter de la Mare and Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
This multilingual Christmas Short Works Collection for 2010 contains public domain short stories, essays, poems and scripture passages recor…
El labrador y el diablo
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Érase una vez un labradorzuelo tan listo como astuto, de cuyas tretas podrían contarse no pocas historias, aunque la má…
Librivox Multilingual Short Works Collection 001
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
This is a collection of short pieces, fiction and non-fiction, chosen and recorded by Librivox volunteers. (Summary by Leni)
Dios te socorra
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Había una vez dos hermanas, una de las cuales era rica y sin hijos y la otra viuda con cinco niños y tan pobre que carec&iacut…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 038
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Librivox's Children's Short Works Collection 038: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Piel de oso
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Un joven se alistó en el ejército y se portó con mucho valor, siendo siempre el primero en todas las batallas. Todo fue…
El abuelo y el nieto
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Había una vez un pobre muy viejo que no veía apenas, tenía el oído muy torpe y le temblaban las rodillas. Cuando…