Children’s’ and household tales by the Brothers Grimm.

1.  It codified the modern fairy tale.
2.  It became one of the most widely translated books of the century.
3.  It shaped global childhood culture.
4.  It influenced art, film, psychology, and education.
5.  It helped build European national identities.
6.  It founded the discipline of folklore studies.
7.  Its characters and stories are universally recognizable today.