Fairy Tales by Grimm Brothers

Fairy Tales — a famous collection of timeless stories by the Grimm Brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, first published in 1812, is one of the most beloved works in world literature.

Originally titled “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” or “Children’s and Household Tales” (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), this collection includes some of the most popular stories ever told — such as Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, and Little Red Riding Hood.

The Grimm Brothers gathered these tales from German folklore and oral traditions, preserving the rich culture and imagination of medieval Europe. Although many stories were dark or moral in nature, they carried strong messages about good versus evil, courage, honesty, and justice.

👉 Main Themes:

• Good triumphs over evil

• Moral lessons and justice

• Magic, fantasy, and imagination

• Courage, kindness, and love

👉 Authors: Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm
👉 First Published: 1812
👉 Genre: Folklore / Fairy tales / Children’s literature

💬 These timeless tales remind us that even in darkness, goodness, courage, and hope always find a way to shine.