Showing posts with label Brothers Grimm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brothers Grimm. Show all posts

Friday, June 8, 2012

Hansel And Gretel by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm




What is it?
 Hansel and Gretel

Who wrote it?
 Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Where can it be found?
in 'The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales'
Edited by Maria Tatar


Adaptation?
It is one of the few revised versions the Grimms published.

My thoughts in exactly 10 words:
Women are evil, men are weak. Children must stick together.

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm




What is it?
The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats

Who wrote it?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Where can it be found?
in The Annotated Brothers Grimm
Edited by Maria Tatar

Adaptation?
Recorded by the Grimms

My thoughts in exactly 10 words:
The Wolf slept as deep as general anaesthetic – I wish!

Friday, February 24, 2012

A Fairy Tale About A Boy Who Left Home To Learn About Fear by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm


What is it?
A Fairy Tale About A Boy Who Left Home To Learn About Fear

Who wrote it?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Where can it be found?
in The Annotated Brothers Grimm
Edited by Maria Tatar


Adaptation?
Recorded by the Grimms

My thoughts in exactly 10 words:
No fear, no sense, and an overworked sense of compassion.

Friday, February 10, 2012

The Frog King, or Iron Heinrich by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm


What is it?
The Frog King, or Iron Heinrich

Who wrote it?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Where can it be found?
in The Annotated Brothers Grimm
Edited by Maria Tatar


Adaptation?
Original Grimm Brothers form.

My thoughts in exactly 10 words:
Romantic American versions have shielded me form this violent princess.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Little Red Riding Hood by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm


What is it?
Little Red Riding Hood

Who wrote it?
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Where can it be found?
in ‘The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales’
Edited by Maria Tatar


Adaptation?
According to the introduction, it was changed slightly by the Grimms from the traditional oral versions at the time to be more overtly a cautionary tale.

My thoughts in exactly 10 words:
The story as generally known with interesting turns of phrase.