Who were the Grimm Brothers?

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were both collectors of German folktales. They created Grimm's Fairy Tales from their massive collection. Their purpose was to preserve the identity of German culture in a time where massive changes were occurring around the world.
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Stories by the Grimm Brothers used in the essay.

  • Cinderella
  • Rapunzel
  • Briar Rose
  • Little Red Riding Hood
  • The Wolf and the Seven Sheep