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Unlock the more straightforward side of Snow White with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm is one of the best-loved fairy tales in history and continues to be passed down through the generations. It tells the story of a young girl whose stepmother is bitterly jealous of her beauty and plots to kill her through a variety of ingenious disguises. While many people are familiar with Walt Disney's classic adaptation of this fairy tale, fewer people are aware of the truly dark and twisted story of Snow White as it was made more family-friendly for the cartoon adaptation. The Grimm Brothers' folk tales are available in more than 100 languages and have inspired many filmmakers and were even used as propaganda by the Third Reich.
Find out everything you need to know about Snow White in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm is one of the best-loved fairy tales in history and continues to be passed down through the generations. It tells the story of a young girl whose stepmother is bitterly jealous of her beauty and plots to kill her through a variety of ingenious disguises. While many people are familiar with Walt Disney's classic adaptation of this fairy tale, fewer people are aware of the truly dark and twisted story of Snow White as it was made more family-friendly for the cartoon adaptation. The Grimm Brothers' folk tales are available in more than 100 languages and have inspired many filmmakers and were even used as propaganda by the Third Reich.
Find out everything you need to know about Snow White in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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German linguists and authors
Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm were born in Hanau
They died in Berlin
Notable works:
German Legends (1816) - legends
Children's and Household Tales (1812-1815) – fairy tales
The German Dictionary (1861) – dictionary
Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm were two German brothers who took great interest in all aspects of Germanic culture. They were fascinated by the German language (as shown in their works German Grammar, 1819-1837, and their German Dictionary, 1838-1861), its myths, legends and folklore (German Legends, 1816-1818) and the origins of German law, etc.
The Brothers Grimm immortalised Germanic oral folklore in popular culture by creating written accounts of tales like The Brave Little Tailor, The
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