Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Lucy Crane's translation of the Brothers Grimm, first published in 1882 with pictures by her brother Walter Crane, became one of the best-loved English versions of the tales. Her selection includes many of the stories Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected from German storytellers in the early nineteenth century, among them Faithful John, The White Snake, Rapunzel, The Goose Girl and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside tales of clever tailors, enchanted animals, wicked stepmothers and lucky fools. Crane's English is simple and direct, close to the speaking voice of the originals, and the stories keep their mixture of wonder, cruelty and humor. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm by Jacob Grimm can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm online?
Yes. Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm in the public domain?
Yes. Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm by Jacob Grimm is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Lucy Crane. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm?
About 5 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm?
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm by Jacob Grimm is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
