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Snowdrop & Other Tales

By Jacob Grimm

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A beautiful princess, driven into the woods by a jealous stepmother, finds help from dwarfs as magic and morality collide.

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2011-09-10
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Summary

"Snowdrop & Other Tales" by Jacob Grimm is a collection of timeless fairy tales that explore themes of envy, compassion, and the triumph of good over evil. The book introduces readers to Snowdrop, a princess whose life is endangered by her stepmother's jealousy. The stories are filled with elements of magic and adventure, with Snowdrop finding sanctuary with seven dwarfs in a forest, while other enchanting tales like "The Pink," "Briar Rose," and "Ashenputtel" reveal the consequences of choices and the eventual reward of virtue. This combination of peril and whimsical rural magic creates a classic narrative of overcoming adversity.

About the Author

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm, also known as Ludwig Karl, was a German author, linguist, philologist, jurist, and folklorist. He formulated Grimm's law of linguistics, and was the co-author of the Deutsches Wörterbuch, the author of Deutsche Mythologie, and the editor of Grimms' Fairy Tales. He was the older brother of Wilhelm Grimm; together, they were the literary duo known as the Brothers Grimm.

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