German Stories Retold (Grimms M�rchen): Edited for School Use (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jacob Grimm

9780331278026: German Stories Retold (Grimms M�rchen): Edited for School Use (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331278022 ISBN 13: 9780331278026

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book entertains as it educates, with a notable collection of tales that provide insights into the folklore and fairy tales of the pre-industrial era, particularly as they relate to the lives of German-speaking peoples. While the Grimms' collection did not create the stories it preserves, their work did help to popularize many of these classic fables. At the height of Romanticism, the brothers Grimm traveled throughout various German regions, collecting these stories from the traditions of the ordinary people they met. These tales reveal the concerns, hopes, and dreams of common folk during a time of great social and economic change. The stories also reveal insights into the role of women in pre-industrial German society. From the hard-working yet unfortunate maiden in "Cinderella" to the clever and resourceful servant in "Clever Gretel," these tales shed light on the lives of women during this period. In all, these stories—often dark, complex, and violent—offer a unique window into a bygone era and can be appreciated by readers of all ages.

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About the Author

Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) studied law in the early 1800s but became much better known as an accomplished and passionate storyteller and, with his brother Jacob, one of the Grimm Brothers, who gave the world the groundbreaking and fantastic collection of folklore, fairy stories, and fantasy tales we now call Grimm's Fairy Tales.

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