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Germany birthed dozens of authors of fairy tales in the 18th and 19th centuries, among them Wilhelm Hauff, Ludwig Bechstein, Clemens Brentano, and – most prolific of them all – Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
It is the tales of the Brothers Grimm that have transcended the ages and have been told and re-told countless times and from where we’ve drawn inspiration for next summer’s celebration of BreyerFest: Prost! Tales like Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White,and more were penned by this pair, many based on ages-old folkloric tales, in an effort to preserve the history of the region.
The work of this duo influenced countless other writers, including their own contemporaries around Europe and in America, to document to folktales of their own nations and cultures. Hundreds of fairy tales from around the globe are still with us today.
The Brothers published two volumes of their Fairy Tales and a condensed edition geared specifically for children. While many of their original tales have been toned down over the years for readers, their original works are not for the faint of heart! Translations of the original texts can be found in this collection, compiled by Carnegie Mellon University.
Which tale is your favorite? Post in the comments below!
December 01, 2021
Little Briar Rose more commonly know as Sleeping Beauty is my favorite!!
November 29, 2021
I just spent 2 and a half hours reading the stories in the collection and I think “The Donkey” is my favorite 😃
November 29, 2021
It sounds like a fun naming theme, and of course would lend fun to contests!
Thank you for the link to the translations from the original; as a reader of fantasy and someone studying to teach secondary grades English, I’m glad to have the resource.
November 29, 2021
I love the Grimm brothers. My favorites are: The Bremen Town Musicians, The Squirrel the Sausage and the Bird, (in my book) the Juniper Tree and Cinderella (again in my old copy of the book it s called Ashputtel)
November 29, 2021
I hope for a rapunzel horse! On a new Andalusian Mare Mold!
November 29, 2021
Cinderella is my favorite!!!!!
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Cinda Rich
December 09, 2021
My favorite, of course, Cinderella. I was called that name all the time growing up. And my sisters call me Cinders to this day. I never married a Prince but I did manage to marry Rich. Ha ha ha!!!