Grimm's Fairy Tales

5C, 1930 Pictured by Monro S. Orr, published in Philadelphia 

Description

Grimm’s Fairy Tales, first published in the early 19th century by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, is a timeless collection of German folk stories gathered from oral traditions. The tales—such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, and Rumpelstiltskin—blend moral lessons, fantasy, and dark folklore. Originally intended to preserve cultural heritage, the stories have since become beloved classics worldwide, shaping generations of literature and inspiring countless adaptations in art, theater, and film.

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