Household Tales

Household Tales, commonly known as Grimm’s Fairy Tales, is a foundational collection of folklore first published in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. Drawing from German oral tradition, the tales include beloved stories like Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Cinderella, and Rumpelstiltskin. Though often dark and moralistic, the stories reflect the cultural values, fears, and imagination of the time. The Grimms' work has had a profound influence on Western storytelling, fairy tale scholarship, and children’s literature, though their tales were initially intended for adults.