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The famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm stories like Snow White , Red Riding Hood , and Rumplestiltskin are know to millions of people around the world and are deeply embedded in the collective psyche. In this charming account, writer and scholar Valerie Paradiz reveals the true story of how the fairy tales came to be. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, collectors and editors of more than 200 folk stories, were major German intellects of the nineteenth century, contemporaries of Goethe and Schiller. But as Paradiz reveals here, the romantic image of the two brothers traveling the countryside, transcribing tales told to them by peasants, is a far cry from the truth. In fact, more than half the fairy tales the Grimm brothers collected were actually contributed by their educated female friends from the bourgeois and aristocratic classes. While German folkloric scholarsall of them malefancied themselves the keepers of the cultural flame, it was a handful of women who ensured that millions would know the stories of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella by heart. Set against the backdrop of the chaotic Napoleonic wars and the years of high German romanticism, Clever Maids chronicles one of the most fascinating literary collaborations in European history and brilliantly captures the intellectual spirit of the men and women of the age. Even more, it illuminates the ways in which the Grimm tales, with their mythic portrayals of courage, sacrifice, and betrayal, still speak so powerfully to us today.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Clever Maids: The Secret History Of The Grimm Fairy Tales'? A: The book explores the true history behind the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, highlighting the significant contributions of educated women who shared these stories, contrary to the romanticized image of the Grimms as sole collectors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Clever Maids' is Valerie Paradiz, who is a writer and scholar.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 2, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Clever Maids' contain? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in Very Good condition.
- Q: Is this book part of a specific edition? A: Yes, this book is a First Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Clever Maids' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: The book features an insightful account of the Grimm brothers' work and the historical context of their fairy tales.
- Q: Who were the Grimm brothers? A: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German scholars and collectors of folk tales, known for their work on more than 200 stories, including famous fairy tales.