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Within this library are gathered the tales faithfully collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Stories once spoken beside the hearth, preserved through generations, and now read in their entirety for all who delight in the marvellous. Here, no tale is shortened, no enchantment diminished, and every adventure unfolds as it was first set upon the page.

If your heart is stirred by dark forests, hidden kingdoms, talking beasts, faithful companions, and the triumph of courage over fear, then step upon the path and follow where the breadcrumbs lead.

The Grimm Brothers Library awaits.
]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c4e96b9e44c4bcb83a2c974b375dabc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grimm-brothers-library--7190050Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:31:37 +0000Brothers GrimmGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comCome, dear reader, and wander where the old forest paths still remember every footstep, where humble cottages conceal strange wonders, and where kings, woodcutters, witches, and wandering children alike must answer the call of fate. Within this...
Within this library are gathered the tales faithfully collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Stories once spoken beside the hearth, preserved through generations, and now read in their entirety for all who delight in the marvellous. Here, no tale is shortened, no enchantment diminished, and every adventure unfolds as it was first set upon the page.

If your heart is stirred by dark forests, hidden kingdoms, talking beasts, faithful companions, and the triumph of courage over fear, then step upon the path and follow where the breadcrumbs lead.

The Grimm Brothers Library awaits.
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The mouse’s trust is betrayed in...395false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-3-our-lady-s-child--73058690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058690Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor wood-cutter’s daughter is taken to dwell with the Virgin Mary in heaven, where she is entrusted with keys to its many doors, forbidden to open one in particular. Tempted beyond measure, her disobedience leads to trials and hardship on...692false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-4-the-story-of-the-youth-who-went-forth-to-learn-what-fear-was--73058531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058531Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a youth, unacquainted with fear, sets out upon a curious quest to learn the mysterious art of shuddering, undeterred by eerie castles and spectral encounters. Through trials amidst ghosts, enchanted creatures, and dark magic, he pursues this...1446false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-5-the-wolf-and-the-seven-young-kids--73058569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058569Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a vigilant mother goat warns her seven little kids of the cunning wolf who seeks to deceive them with false disguises and treacheries. Despite their clever caution, the story unfolds amidst peril and quick-witted rescue, revealing the tender...446false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-6-faithful-john--73058695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058695Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a devoted servant named Faithful John pledges to safeguard his young king’s future and accompanies him in a secret quest sparked by a forbidden portrait of a radiant princess. Together they face perilous enchantments and trials, revealing the...1148false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-7-the-good-bargain--73058614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058614Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a peasant, having sold his cow and faced the relentless croaking of frogs who dispute his earnings, embarks on a curious bargain with a troop of dogs and encounters the ire and amusement of a king and his daughter. Through a series of shrewd...590false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-8-the-wonderful-musician--73058685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058685Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a solitary musician seeks companions by enchanting the forest with his fiddle, yet finds that the creatures drawn to his music are no loyal friends but tricksters needing discipline. It is only when a humble wood-cutter follows the melody...405false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-9-the-twelve-brothers--73058604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058604Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a noble king decrees that his twelve sons shall perish should a daughter be born, prompting the boys to flee into the forest where they live far from the realm. Their sister, marked by a golden star and bound by a silent vow, embarks on a...851false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-10-the-pack-of-ragamuffins--73058523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058523Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cock and a hen venture to a nut-laden hill, where pride and appetite lead to a curious carriage journey, joined by a duck and two slender travellers, the pin and the needle. Their night’s lodging at an inn culminates in a mischievous...244false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-11-little-brother-and-little-sister--73058537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058537Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a devoted brother and sister flee their cruel stepmother and seek refuge in a forest, where enchantments and trials encircle them with sorrow and hope. Their steadfast loyalty and gentle courage, amid dark magic and royal encounters, weave a...806false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-12-rapunzel--73058520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058520Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a longing for a wondrous herb in a forbidden garden brings a child into a world touched by magic, and that child, with hair as radiant as spun gold, is kept hidden away in a lonely tower. It is there that fate weaves a tale of secret visits...578false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-13-the-three-little-men-in-the-wood--73058507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058507Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a kind and gentle maiden, burdened by a spiteful stepmother and her envious daughter, receives mysterious gifts from three little men in a wintry wood, forever altering her fate. The tale unfolds with enchantment and adversity entwined,...773false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-14-the-three-spinners--73058645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058645Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young girl who abhors spinning is taken to a Queen’s palace and set the task of turning vast heaps of flax into thread, a task she finds impossible and grievous. Three peculiar women with strange deformities appear to aid her in secret,...438false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-15-hansel-and-grethel--73058635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058635Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor woodcutter’s children, Hansel and Grethel, find themselves abandoned in a vast and shadowy forest, relying on their wit and faith to navigate the dangers that lurk therein. They encounter a mysterious house of confectionery in the...1190false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-16-the-three-snake-leaves--73058655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058655Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a valiant youth wins a kingdom and weds a mysterious princess who demands a strange vow, only to face peril in her deathly silence beneath the earth. Through the marvel of enchanted leaves and steadfast devotion, life is breathed anew into...519false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-17-the-white-snake--73058633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058633Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a faithful servant, endowed by a strange white snake with the gift of understanding the language of animals, embarks upon a journey where acts of kindness toward creatures great and small prove most graciously rewarded. Through trials set by...659false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-18-the-straw-the-coal-and-the-bean--73058594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058594Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble straw, a lively coal, and a fortunate bean find themselves spared from cooking and decide to journey together, only to face challenges that test their wits and courage by a babbling brook. Their tale unfolds with a touch of humour...202false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-19-the-fisherman-and-his-wife--73058605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058605Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble Fisherman spares a magical Flounder, whose mysterious powers soon grant the wishes of the Fisherman’s ambitious wife, transforming their poor existence into one of splendid grandeur. Yet as her desires grow ever greater, the sea’s...1396false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-20-the-valiant-little-tailor--73058653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058653Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a clever and bold little tailor embarks on a grand adventure, armed only with his wit and a girdle bearing the boastful inscription “Seven at one stroke.” Amid giants and royal challenges, he proves his mettle in ways unexpected, and rises...1343false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-21-cinderella--73058573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058573Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a gentle maiden, oppressed by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, finds solace and unexpected aid beneath a hazel tree by her mother’s grave. Through trials of humility and enchantment, she attends a royal festival that sparks hopes of a...1124false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-22-the-riddle--73058660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058660Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a wandering prince and his servant find shelter with a maiden who warns them of her stepmother's wickedness, leading to a strange and perilous adventure involving a poisoned raven and a den of murderers. They later encounter a proud princess...498false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-23-the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage--73058649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058649Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a mouse, a bird, and a sausage live together in harmonious domesticity, each performing their accustomed tasks with diligent care and contentment. Yet stirred by restless ambition to alter their roles, they venture to exchange duties, leading...230false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-24-mother-holle--73058657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058657Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which the fortunes of two daughters, one diligent and kind, the other lazy and unkind, diverge through their encounters with the mysterious and magical Mother Holle, who dwells beyond a well in a wondrous realm. Their trials and labours there...415false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-25-the-seven-ravens--73058679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058679Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a maid, born to a family cursed by a hasty wish, bravely sets forth on a perilous journey across celestial realms and daunting obstacles to seek her lost brothers. With steadfast heart and unwavering resolve, she discovers a path to their...434false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-26-little-red-cap--73058675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058675Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a tender young girl, known for her distinctive red cap, is sent by her mother to bring nourishment to her ailing grandmother in the wood, where she encounters a cunning wolf. The story unfolds with gentle warnings about the dangers of...491false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-27-the-bremen-town-musicians--73058659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058659Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a weary donkey, a worn-out hound, a cautious cat, and a threatened cock band together with the hope of finding new fortunes as musicians in Bremen, only to chance upon a strange light in the forest and a robber’s abode. United by wit and the...459false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-28-the-singing-bone--73058663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058663Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a valiant young man, pure of heart, is aided by a mysterious gift to confront a terrible wild boar threatening the land, setting his elder brother’s envy in motion. A wondrous singing bone reveals the dark secret of a tragic betrayal,...363false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-29-the-devil-with-the-three-golden-hairs--73058643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058643Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a boy born under unusual circumstances is rescued from peril and set on a path entwined with prophecy and royal favour, leading him to brave a dark and fearsome realm in search of a daunting prize. Along the way, mysteries of withered trees,...1040false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-30-the-louse-and-the-flea--73058691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058691Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a louse and a flea, whilst brewing beer in an eggshell, set forth a curious chain of events where each small creature and object, from door to broom to ash-heap, reacts in lively succession to the louse’s mishap. This quaint tale weaves a...190false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-31-the-girl-without-hands--73058666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058666Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor miller unwisely pledges what stands behind his mill to a mysterious stranger, leading to grievous trials for his innocent daughter who faces cruel hardship and divine protection alike. Through piety, patience, and celestial aid, the...912false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-32-clever-hans--73058627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058627Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which young Hans visits Grethel repeatedly, receiving various gifts and learning through each misadventure the proper way to handle them, under the watchful advice of his mother. His final visit takes a surprising turn as Hans brings Grethel along...391false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-33-the-three-languages--73058608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058608Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young count, deemed slow-witted by his father, learns to understand the languages of animals through strange masters, leading him to confront enchanted beasts and uncover hidden treasures. His newfound gifts guide him on a remarkable...358false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-34-clever-elsie--73058662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058662Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young woman named Clever Elsie, famed for her wit and caution, becomes the centre of a curious tale when she foresees a future peril and shares it in a manner that draws others into her sorrowful vigil. Her husband-to-be appreciates her...524false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-35-the-tailor-in-heaven--73058595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058595Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning tailor gains entrance to heaven by beseeching Saint Peter’s pity, only to explore the celestial realm out of curious defiance. There, seated in the Lord’s golden chair, he observes earthly misdeeds and acts upon his anger, leading...248false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-36-the-wishing-table-the-gold-ass-and-the-cudgel-in-the-sack--73058687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058687Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble tailor’s three sons seek their fortunes through apprenticeships, each receiving a marvellous gift that promises great wealth and comfort, yet their hopes are nearly dashed by a cunning innkeeper’s deceit. Through patience and...1266false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-37-thumbling--73058634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058634Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a tiny child, no larger than a thumb but wise and spirited, embarks on several perilous adventures that see him traverse the world in the most unexpected of ways. Throughout these trials, his cleverness and courage are steadfast companions,...858false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-38-the-wedding-of-mrs-fox--73058588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058588Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning old fox feigns death to test the fidelity of his wife, who soon finds herself beset with suitors lacking the distinguished nine tails of her late husband. The tale unfolds with a procession of hopeful wooers and the faithful maid’s...387false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-39-the-elves--73058642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058642Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor shoemaker mysteriously finds his work completed each morning by unseen little helpers, leading to his prosperity and eventual discovery of their true nature; a faithful servant-girl is invited to a wondrous elfin realm, where time and...405false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-40-the-robber-bridegroom--73058681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058681Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a miller’s lovely daughter is betrothed to a man whose dark dwelling in the forest fills her with dread, and she follows a trail of ashes and secret signs to uncover a dreadful truth within his sinister abode. With the aid of a wise old woman...758false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-41-herr-korbes--73058632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058632Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cock and hen set out on a journey in a charming carriage drawn by mice, gathering an odd company of companions along the way. Upon arriving at the abode of Herr Korbes, these curious creatures cleverly defend themselves from the absent man...152false141full