In the Grimm Brothers’ version, Cinderella is a kind and pious girl who is cruelly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters after her father remarries. She is forced to do all the housework and is given the demeaning nickname “Aschenputtel” (Ashgirl). Despite the hardship, she remains good and kind, praying at her mother’s grave. Aided by a magical white bird that resides in a tree planted on her mother’s grave, she attends a royal festival, where she captivates the prince. The story culminates with the prince searching for her, and after a test with a slipper, he recognizes her and they marry, with the stepsisters facing punishment for their cruelty.
GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length14 mins
Narrated byBert Stauff
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
About the author
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Jacob Grimm (born 1785) and Wilhelm Grimm (born 1786) were German scholars and folklorists. They became known for their collection of folk tales and fairy tales.View all by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
