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The hard facts of the Grimms' fairy tales

by Maria Tatar

Criticism and interpretationFairy talesGermanyHistory and criticismKinder- und HausmarchenFolkloreKinder- und HausmärchenCritique et interprétation

Discusses how the Grimms censored fairly tales, examines the violence and cruelty found in the stories, and suggests an approach to interpreting them.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library