The Brothers Grimm

The book provides an account of the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, as German philologists and folk-tale collectors in the early nineteenth century, describing their family background, education, and professional careers. It explores the social and political environment of the time, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars and the rise of German nationalism, which shaped their efforts to preserve oral folk narratives. The narrative also discusses the tales they compiled, such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Snow White, and explains how these stories reflect the cultural values of their era.