A classic collection of oral German folklore, brought together for posterity by the scholarly brothers Grimm in the 1800s, this epitome of fairy tales includes many of the world’s best known stories. In these dark foreboding woods, you will find: Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Lily and the Lion (better known as Beauty and the Beast), and Snow White and Rose Red, among other timeless works. These tales were later heavily revised and sanitised, but here are presented closer to their grim and beloved originals. (Summary by Marlo Dianne)
Chapters
1
Golden Bird, The Read by Chris Vee 15:50
2
Hans in Luck Read by Steve Andersen 16:29
3
Jorinda and Jorindel Read by Randy Phillips 7:19
4
Travelling Musicians, The Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:46
5
Old Sultan Read by billyuno 5:00
6
Straw, the Coal, and the Bean, The Read by wedschild 2:51
7
Briar Rose Read by R. Francis Smith 8:30
8
Dog and the Sparrow, The Read by Betsie Bush 7:56
9
Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Read by Barbara Harvey 9:51
10
Fisherman and his Wife, The Read by Steve Andersen 14:57
11
Willow-Wren and the Bear, The Read by vlooi 7:36
12
Frog Prince, The Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:24
13
Cat and Mouse in Partnership, The Read by Scott Splavec 5:27
14
Goose Girl, The Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:58
15
Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet, The Read by Chris Vee 12:13
16
Rapunzel Read by Sherry Crowther 8:48
17
Fundevogel Read by Scott Splavec 5:13
18
Valiant Little Tailor, The Read by Mark Bradford 18:00
19
Hansel and Gretel Read by Bill Stackpole 21:15
20
Mouse, The Bird, and The Sausage, The Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4:31
21
Mother Holle Read by Gesine 9:09
22
Little Red-Cap Read by R. Francis Smith 7:46
23
Robber Bridegroom, The Read by Gesine 11:11
24
Tom Thumb Read by Chris Vee 16:08
25
Rumpelstiltskin Read by Paula Berinstein 7:45
26
Clever Gretel Read by Betsie Bush 5:52
27
Old Man and His Grandson, The Read by Dave 1:40
28
Little Peasant, The Read by Scott Splavec 10:50
29
Frederick and Catherine Read by Sam Lipten 9:45
30
Sweetheart Roland Read by Gesine 11:01
31
Snowdrop Read by Gesine 16:40
32
Pink, The Read by Chip 11:25
33
Clever Elsie Read by Chris Goringe 7:58
34
Miser in the Bush, The Read by Philip Kolterman 7:49
35
Ashputtel Read by Quentin 14:02
36
White Snake, The Read by Quentin 8:54
37
Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, The Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:20
38
Queen Bee, The Read by jskinner 4:50
39
Elves and the Shoemaker, The Read by Sean Randall 4:45
40
Juniper Tree, The Read by Brad Bush 17:16
41
Turnip, The Read by Philip Kolterman 7:34
42
Clever Hans Read by Quentin 6:34
43
Three Languages, The Read by Jon Ingram 6:23
44
Fox and The Cat, The Read by Osmia 2:32
45
Four Clever Brothers, The Read by Kristen McQuillin 8:14
46
Lily and The Lion Read by Marlo Dianne 14:07
47
Fox and the Horse, The Read by Philip Kolterman 3:27
48
Blue Light, The Read by Peter Yearsley 10:59
49
Raven, The Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) 20:14
50
Golden Goose, The Read by Sherry Crowther 10:11
51
Water of Life, The Read by Jon Ingram 18:09
52
Twelve Huntsmen, The Read by Peter Yearsley 7:12
53
King of The Golden Mountain, The Read by Martin Clifton 13:17
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Doctor Knowall Read by Kristen McQuillin 4:18
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Seven Ravens, The Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) 7:14
56
Wedding of Mrs Fox, The Read by billyuno 4:56
57
Salad, The Read by Chris Vee 14:39
58
Story of The Youth, The Read by Kristen McQuillin 19:40
59
King Grisly-Beard Read by Chris Vee 11:16
60
Iron Hans Read by Chris Goringe 16:27
61
Cat-skin Read by Betsie Bush 12:08
62
Snow White and Rose Red Read by Steve Andersen 16:22
63
Appendix – About the Brothers Grimm Read by Steve Andersen 2:09
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