Grimms' Fairy Tales in English
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About Grimms' Fairy Tales in English
Children's and Household Tales (German: Kinder- und Hausmärchen) is a collection of German fairy tales first published in 1812 by the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm. The collection is commonly known in the Anglosphere as Grimm's Fairy Tales (German: Grimms Elfenmärchen).
The Brothers Grimm (or Die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the most well-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella" "(Aschenputtel)", "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig"), "Hansel and Gretel" ("Hänsel und Gretel"), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" ("Rumpelstilzchen"), and "Snow White" ("Schneewittchen"). Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), was published in 1812.
The brothers spent their formative years first in the German town of Hanau. Their father's death in 1796, (when Jacob was eleven and Wilhelm ten), caused great poverty for the family and affected the brothers for many years. They both attended the University of Marburg and at the same time developed a curiosity for folklore, which grew into a lifelong dedication to collecting German folk tales.
A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features European folkloric fantasy characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants, witches, mermaids, or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described)[1] and explicitly moral tales, including beast fables.
In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance" (though not all fairy tales end happily). Colloquially, a "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any farfetched story or tall tale; it's used especially of any story that not only isn't true, but couldn't possibly be true.
The Brothers Grimm (or Die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the most well-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella" "(Aschenputtel)", "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig"), "Hansel and Gretel" ("Hänsel und Gretel"), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" ("Rumpelstilzchen"), and "Snow White" ("Schneewittchen"). Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), was published in 1812.
The brothers spent their formative years first in the German town of Hanau. Their father's death in 1796, (when Jacob was eleven and Wilhelm ten), caused great poverty for the family and affected the brothers for many years. They both attended the University of Marburg and at the same time developed a curiosity for folklore, which grew into a lifelong dedication to collecting German folk tales.
A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features European folkloric fantasy characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants, witches, mermaids, or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described)[1] and explicitly moral tales, including beast fables.
In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance" (though not all fairy tales end happily). Colloquially, a "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any farfetched story or tall tale; it's used especially of any story that not only isn't true, but couldn't possibly be true.
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Version update Grimms' Fairy Tales in English was updated to version 2
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What are users saying about Grimms' Fairy Tales in English
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I wish I can pick when ever I want a story. :/
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Its quite entertaining
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Good story
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First of all, there are no illustrations featured within the app itself which was disappointing because it was what attracted me in the first place. Second, it is quite inconvenient to read it because of the ad placement at the bottom of the screen. I had to zoom in and out constantly to be able to read it. Third, please add a feature which enables the user to adjust the reading setting (brightness, font size, style, etc.). It was too bright for me. Overall, app would have been great if not for these.
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Violence, romance, dead and cruelty. Nothing describeds classical stories better. And this app really captures the essence of this. I really love this app. Short and simple, it is great read anytime of the day. Two thumbs up!
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I liked it until suddenly the brightness switched to full blast on its own, which made me uninstall.. How can i read when it's like im staring at the sun?!
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I love this app it's super easy to use and it as super interesting stories. To the game producer(s), great work!! I hope you'll make more great apps. I'm not making a complaint, but I would really love it if you add illustrations to go with the stories. You know, about just 1 illustration per story. Awesome App!!!!
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Was attracted by the pictures in the advert, but unfortunately, there are none in the stories. Disappointed
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This is so kool. It reminded me of my childhood. Oh I love grim tales
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So many different stories to choose from on this app! And I really like that I can read any of these stories without being online!
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Infact the app x very great but the only thing that u shld add x the pictures. X very interested I wish everybody shld download it
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Nice stories, reminding me of childhood times. It would be great to add some pictures in between. Nice color too, easy on the eyes.
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I like this app it has alot of stories and u can read it offline I like it.
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Great good app.very entertaining and curious to read up all the stories.g..o..o..d work
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Tales are quite good, BUT THE PAGES DON'T WORK, OR RATHER, TURN, PROPERLY!! THEY SEEM TO MISS SEVERAL WORDS, AND IN SOME CASES, WHOLE SENTENCES, OR PAGES!! SORRY, BUT I'M UNINSTALLING!
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Grimms brother, my favorite authors..;) the best fairy tale ever!
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Enjoying reading it to my kids. When we were kids, we used to read in a library, now this app has brought the once lost library home. Thank you.
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brightness control unaffected. it hurt my eyes
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I have always been a lover of fairy tales and I love this. Thanks thanks thanks
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It's very very nice app. There r so many stories.
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I really really like it...no love it. I love the concept, the endings are surprising and interesting.
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Fabulous stories and fables . No Internet used
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New words to learn but why don't you give contents in the picture you give contents in the picture but in reality you don't that's why I am giving you 4stars
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I love this apps so much
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I'm inspired. Thank you very much
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Now I can read anywhere and anytime..
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I haven't even started reading and am already excited.
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There is no pictures
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But the first story should've had a better ending.
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Found it interesting n shared it with friends atvwork
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This app is so good. Tank you very much
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recommended for classic book lovers like me. fantastic.
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Very good app because I like stories very very very much.
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My childhood <3
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Cool app
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Hen hao
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Super
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It's just perfect
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I love this app. It's simply amazing.