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Brothers Grimm

Can you imagine surviving a war, then getting offered to marry the king’s daughter and then having to accept to be buried together with her when she dies? It sounds quite unbelievable, but this is what happened to the man in our story. He was faithful and loyal so he kept his promise. The princess died and our friend got buried with her although he was still alive. But did you know that there were some special snake leaves which could revive a person? The soldier found those leaves. Will he revive himself or his wife? What will happen afterwards? Will the princess be as loyal as her husband? If you want to find out the end, then read "The Three Snake-Leaves". 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

SAGA Egmont

Grimm's Fairy Tales

The Three Snake-Leaves

Margaret Hunt

Do you want to join the journey of one straw, coal and a bean? It is a strange company, but why not? You may learn something new. Like for example have you wondered why beans have seams? Well if you read this fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, you will for sure find out.

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Straw, Coal, and Bean

Can you imagine having a father who would give you to the Devil in exchange for riches and wealth? The poor girl in our story had to endure not only this but getting her hands cut off as well. Her will was so strong that she decided to not fall victim of the Devil. So she headed out in the woods, wandering around, not having anything, not even food. Surprisingly enough she survived and she became a queen. Her misfortunes did not end with this however. Many more difficulties followed. Because, you know, the Devil does not forget so easily. 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The Girl without Hands

A hen and a rooster are about to pay a visit to Herr Korbes. They travel with a carriage and they stumble upon some other adventurers on the way. They pick all of them up. And by all we mean a cat, an egg, a duck, a pin, a needle and a millstone. The whole group arrives eventually. How will the meeting between them and Herr Korbes go? Find out in Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale "Herr Korbes". 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Herr Korbes

A word has it that Frau Trude was a wicked witch so people were doing everything they could to avoid her. A girl was however not willing to obey so she went to Frau Trude’s home. Did she make the biggest mistake of her life or she will refute the rumors? Find out in "Frau Trude" by Brothers Grimm. 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Frau Trude

Have you heard of a strong friendship between a fox and a wolf? We neither. However the fox and the wolf in our tale meant to be so close, that they called each other cousins. But cousins help each other, right? Because this is not what happened when the wolf needed the fox’s help when he was trapped in a barn. The fox was not only not willing to help but he was making laugh of his cousin. What do you think happened when the wolf finally got himself out of the barn? Find out in Brothers Grimm’s "The Fox and His Cousin".

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The Fox and His Cousin

Brother Lustig was a soldier who got dismissed from the army. He wandered around when he one day stumbled upon a beggar who he shared his food with. Surprisingly the beggar turned out to be Saint Peter. The two men continued their journey together. Saint Peter was healing people. Brother Lustig was trying to "steal" Saint Peter’s trade and heal people himself. It is of course not that easy so shortly after Lustig was left alone, he found himself in trouble. Will Lustig’s intentions to help others will get him into Heaven or his tricks will send him to Hell? 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Brother Lustig

A tailor’s poverty made him commit a crime. He was travelling around searching for work but there was nowhere to be found. He was so desperate that when he saw a Jew he decided to try his luck. Why not rob him? He must have money? But he did not. And the tailor got so angry that he killed him. The last words the Jew uttered were "The bright sun brings it to light". The tailor continued with his life. He even married. One day while he was sitting outside and enjoying the sun, the Jew’s words came up in his mind. His wife heard him and wanted to find out the story behind them. He had to tell her. But then she had to tell the neighbour as well. Do you know what happened next? You can find out in "The Bright Sun Brings It to Light".

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The Bright Sun Brings It to Light

Three army surgeons show off their skills. The first cuts off his hand, the other tears off his heart and the third takes out his eye. And this is only to impress one innkeeper. The three surgeons mean that they can return their organs in place on the next morning. However a great misfortune occurs. The maid throws the organs by mistake and replaces them with the hand of a dead thief, the heart of a pig and the eye of a cat. Will they realize that these organs are not their own? Find out in "The Three Army Surgeons".

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The Three Army Surgeons

The poor boy Hans and his mother get kidnapped by evil robbers. Their future does not seem so bright, but little Hans is determined to fight back and get himself and his mother out. Further in life Hans gets to meet strong men and giants who he decides to work with. But are the giants’ intentions true? What are the new obstacles that Hans has to face? Will he manage to get himself out of yet another pickle or will this betrayal lead to Hans’s end? 

Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales. 

The Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. 

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections were translated into all European languages during the brothers' lifetime and into almost every living language today.