Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

Household Tales by Brothers Grimm (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Hunt, Alfred William

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Household Tales by Brothers Grimm,' readers are welcomed into an arcane world where the strata of children's fables and moral storytelling is explored with deftness and enchantment. Pioneering a genre that intertwines the spectral with the instructional, Jacob Grimm and his brother Wilhelm, present a compendium of stories that have transcended centuries. Stories like 'The Frog King, or Iron Henry,' and 'The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids,' cherished for their narrative charm, are wrought in a literary style that marries the oral tradition with the linguistic precision of written lore. Within this opus lies not just entertainment, but also the cultural and literary context of 19th-century Germany, echoing the brothers' academic inclination to preserve folklore. Jacob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, embarked upon their mission to collect these tales as a reflection of the cultural mores and the zeitgeist of their era, as well as to preserve the Germanic oral tradition. A cornerstone of the Enlightenment and Romanticism's valorization of folk wisdom, the Grimms' work illustrates their scholarly dedication to the philological origins of language and myth. Jacob's linguistic prowess and profound interest in the fabric of folk tales enabled him to conserve the authenticity of these narratives while documenting the evolution of story-telling conventions. 'Household Tales by Brothers Grimm' speaks volumes not only to children but also to scholars and adults, engaging with the universal themes of morality, adversity, and triumph. This tome is recommended to anyone with an appreciation for literary history and the enchanting power of storytelling, providing a touchstone in the world of fairy tales and an illuminating glimpse into human truths as preserved through the ages.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 650
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547021483
• Artikelnr.: 64129959

Autorenporträt

Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) was a seminal figure in the development of folklore studies and German philology. Alongside his brother Wilhelm, he is most renowned for the collection of tales known as 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' or 'Household Tales by Brothers Grimm' ('Kinder- und Hausmärchen'), which achieved widespread acclaim and have been translated into over 100 languages. Jacob, the elder of the two, was born on January 4, 1785, in Hanau, Hesse-Kassel. Apart from being a part of the duo that captured the fables and folklore of Europe, he was also a committed linguist and philologist. He penned works such as 'Deutsche Grammatik' (German Grammar), which laid the groundwork for the study of Germanic languages and historical analysis of their development. His contributions to the area included scholarly examinations of myths and the connection between language and culture. Together with his brother, Jacob sought to preserve the German storytelling tradition, and their collective work delved into themes of morality, tradition, and cultural identity. Their tales were characterized by a mix of enchantment and darkness, often reflecting the complexity of the human experience. Jacob Grimm's meticulous approach to gathering and annotating these tales ensured their enduring legacy. His contributions have left an indelible mark on children's literature, cultural studies, and the appreciation of folklore across the world.