
German Academic Scholars, Collectors of Classic Fairy Tales & Folklore
Lifespan: 1785 – 1863
"Deep in the forest, wisdom whispers to those who listen."
The Brothers Grimm—Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859)—were German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, and authors who together collected and published German folklore during the 19th century. They compiled classic tales like Cinderella, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White.
Born in Hanau, Germany, the brothers dedicated their lives to linguistics and cultural preservation. Their collection, Children's and Household Tales (1812), became one of the most famous books in human history, shaping bedtime stories across centuries.
On Unodio, stream unabridged audiobooks of Grimm's fairy tales, view bedtime collections, and access peaceful sleep audio.
Grouped by series and standalone titles. All audio formats stream on-site.
| Book Title | Series | Format Available | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📖 Grimm's Fairy Tales (Children's and Household Tales) | Folklore Collections | Audiobook, Full Text | 1812 |
Literary recognition and editorial blurbs for Brothers Grimm
"The Brothers Grimm preserved the ancient folklore of Europe for future generations."
— Folklore Association Journal"Their stories formed the bedrock of Western fairy tale literature."
— European Cultural HeritageStream free unabridged recordings directly on our player
Common questions regarding Brothers Grimm audiobooks, series order, and formats
Subscribe to receive weekly notifications when new unabridged recordings and author bibliographies are published.