Alan Seeks Out Some Fairy-tale Inspiration
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What better source of inspiration than a good fairy tale?
Fairy tales have, after all, stood the test of time. They often include strong moral codes and choices; battles of good versus evil.
Model storytelling at its best.
The Brothers Grimm
Two exponents of these stories were the Brothers Grimm.
The brothers were German folklorists Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (January 4, 1785 – September 20, 1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (February 24, 1786 – December 16, 1859).
The brothers are associated with some of the world’s most famous fairy tales, including “Cinderella”, “Hansel And Gretel”, “Little Red Riding-hood” and “Snow White”.
But did you know that the brothers didn’t write any tales themselves? Instead generation would pass these down to generation; reciting them during day-to-day tasks and family get-togethers.