

Apart from their renowned literary collections, the Brothers Grimm published didactic (pedagogical) texts and works on linguistic research. Then, from 1840 on, they remained in Berlin as members of the Royal Academy of Sciences. They moved to the University of Göttingen in 1829.

On the other hand, Jacob chose the meticulous study of the philology of the German language. Wilhelm Grimm was mainly dedicated to research work related to medieval culture. There they created ties of close friendship with the poet Clemens Brentano and the historian Friedrich Karl von Savigny, friendships that would be key to their compilation works.īrentano was also a folklorist, probably his influence was key in the criteria of the brothers grimm regarding the superiority of popular narrative over cultured literature. They completed a law degree at the University of Marburg. 4.1 Changes in the ending and impersonation of erotic aspectsīorn into a bourgeois family in Germany, Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) were the oldest of a total of six siblings.4 Analysis and themes of Little Red Riding Hood.2 Little Red Riding Hood by Charles Perrault.This charming anthology has been beautifully illustrated by Sally Holmes, creating a book that children of all ages will cherish. Folklorist Neil Philip retells the stories without losing any of the original air and excitement, and his accompanying notes to the stories provide fascinating background detail on each fairy tale. Originally published in the 17th century, the stories of love, revenge, chivalry, magic, mystery and happy-ever- afters continue to be printed to this day, capturing the hearts of new audiences around the world.

Although not as famous as other children's storytellers, Charles Perrault is responsible for writing some of the best-known fairy tales ever told including Puss-in- Boots, The Sleeping Beauty, and Little Red Riding Hood as well as lesser-known stories like Bluebeard, The Fairies, Tufty Ricky, and Patient Griselda. Who wrote Cinderella? It may sound like a trick question but few would immediately think of a French author writing to entertain the court of Louis XIV of France.
