Grimm Brothers
Definition
The Grimm Brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German academics who are best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales which became popular across the globe.
Analogy
Think of the Grimm Brothers like DJs remixing classic songs. They took traditional folk tales (the original songs), added their own spin to them and then released them to a wider audience.
Related terms
Folklore: Traditional beliefs, customs, stories etc., passed through generations orally within a particular group or culture.
Literature: Written works that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance.
Romanticism: An artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in late 18th century characterized by emphasis on emotion, individualism & glorification of past & nature often using folklore & national history.
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