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"Household Tales" is a collection of timeless fairy tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob, and Wilhelm Grimm. The tales in "Household Tales" captivate readers with their enchanting characters, magical settings, and moral lessons. From classics like "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Rapunzel" to lesser-known gems like "The Frog Prince" and "Hansel and Gretel," the collection features a diverse range of stories that have shaped the literary landscape for generations. The Brothers Grimm collected these tales from various sources, including oral traditions and folklore, and meticulously preserved their original charm and essence. Many of the stories contain elements of fantasy, adventure, and romance, interwoven with themes of morality, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil. The stories continue to inspire countless adaptations in literature, theater, film, and other media, making the Brothers Grimm's collection an enduring legacy in the world of storytelling.

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of “ Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm .” The Brothers Grimm's timeless collection brings to life a rich tapestry of folklore, from classic tales like "Cinderella" and "Snow White" to lesser-known gems. Dive into a realm of magical creatures, moral lessons, and captivating storytelling that has enchanted readers for generations. Book 2: Explore the narrative treasures within “ Household Tales (Brothers Grimm) by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm .” The Brothers Grimm's collection of household tales encompasses a diverse array of stories, ranging from whimsical fables to cautionary tales. Delve into the depths of German folklore as you encounter witches, princesses, and talking animals in this captivating compilation. Book 3: Contemplate the profound wisdom within “ What Men Live By, and Other Tales by Graf Leo Tolstoy .” Leo Tolstoy, celebrated for his novels, presents a collection of thought-provoking tales that delve into the complexities of human existence. From exploring the meaning of life to contemplating the nature of compassion, Tolstoy's stories offer timeless insights that resonate with the depths of the human soul.

‘Grimm’s Household Tales’ contains fifty of their best-loved stories, edited and translated by Marian Edwardes, and illustrated by R. Anning Bell. It includes the narratives of ‘The Golden Goose’, ‘Briar Rose’, ‘The Robber Bridegroom’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Tom Thumb’, ‘The Juniper Tree’, ‘The Frog Prince’, ‘Hansel and Gretel’, and many more. Robert Anning Bell (1863 – 1933) was an English artist and designer, famed for his beautiful watercolours, mosaics, and stained-glass works. The Brothers Grimm are perhaps the best known folklorists of all time. Die Brüder Grimm; Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors – who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore during the nineteenth century. The popularity of their collected tales has endured well; they have been translated into more than 100 languages, and remain in print in the present day. ‘Grimm’s Household Tales – Illustrated by R. Anning Bell’ is a text to be appreciated by young and old alike; extraordinary for its literary as well as artistic significance. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

Children's and Household Tales (German: Kinder- und Hausm?rchen), commonly known as Grimms' Fairy Tales (German: Grimms M?rchen), is a collection of German fairy tales published by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the Brothers Grimm. On December 20, 1812, the Grimms published the first volume of the first edition. It contained 86 stories. The second volume of 70 stories was published in 1814. For the second edition, two volumes were issued in 1819 and a third in 1822, totalling 170 tales. The third edition appeared in 1837; fourth edition, 1840; fifth edition, 1843; sixth edition, 1850; seventh edition, 1857. Stories were added, and also deleted, from one edition to the next, until the seventh held 211 tales. All editions were extensively illustrated, first by Philipp Grot Johann and, after his death in 1892, by Robert Leinweber. The first volumes were much criticized because they were considered unsuitable for children, both for the scholarly information included and the subject matter. Many changes through the editions ? such as turning the wicked mother of the first edition in Snow White and Hansel and Gretel to a stepmother, were probably made with an eye to such criticism. They removed sexual references―such as Rapunzel's innocently asking why her dress was getting tight around her belly, and thus na?vely revealing her pregnancy and the prince's visits to her stepmother―but, in many respects, violence, particularly when punishing villains, was increased. In 1825, the Grimms published their Kleine Ausgabe or "small edition," a selection of 50 tales designed for child readers. This children's version went through ten editions between 1825 and 1858. The work of the Brothers Grimm influenced other collectors, both inspiring them to collect tales and leading them to similarly believe, in a spirit of romantic nationalism, that the fairy tales of a country were particularly representative of it, to the neglect of cross-cultural influence. Among those influenced were the Russian Alexander Afanasyev, the Norwegians Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, the English Joseph Jacobs, and Jeremiah Curtin, an American who collected Irish tales. *wiki