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Mentioned in 20 episodes

Grimm's fairy tales

Book • 1888

A collection of classic fairy tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, featuring beloved stories such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Rapunzel.

These tales, originating from German folklore, explore themes of good versus evil, morality, and the power of perseverance.

The Grimms' work has had a lasting impact on children's literature and popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations and reinterpretations.

The stories often feature magical elements, talking animals, and supernatural beings, reflecting the rich tapestry of European folklore.

Their enduring popularity speaks to the timeless appeal of these enchanting narratives.

Mentioned by

Amy Scott Robinson

Dr Sharon Blackie

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

, referring to a rare early edition owned by Georg Oseg's grandparents.

The Truth About Hansel and Gretel (Classic)

Mentioned by

Amy Scott Robinson

while discussing the fixed, recorded form of folk tales and later as an example when discussing the Bluebeard story type.

Can fairy tales reveal God? Amy Scott Robinson on faith, myth and imagination

Mentioned by

David French

as an example of protected literary content containing violent material.

A Constitutional Crisis Over a Golf Course

Mentioned by Brian while discussing a giveaway for the episode.

Is Bigfoot A Faerie?

Mentioned by

Min Jin Lee

as the fairy-tale collection that shaped her childhood expectations of America.

Min Jin Lee on “American Hagwon,” Her First Novel After the Phenomenon of “Pachinko”

Mentioned by

Dr Sharon Blackie

as the collection she read in childhood and as the source for many original, unsanitised fairy tales.

The Ancient Wisdom in Fairy Tales | Dr Sharon Blackie

Mentioned by

Michael Ruse

, who thinks

John Lennox

is reducing the Gospels to the level of those fairy tales.

Classic: Does Science Point to God? Oxford Prof vs Atheist Philosopher - John Lennox vs Michael Ruse

Mentioned when discussing the history of fantasy writing and whether The Hobbit is meant for adults or children.

Ep 131 - The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned by

Grimes

when describing the first track she created for a neuroscience class as a rap interpretation of traditional fairy tales.

GRIMES Talks Elon Musk, AI, and the End of Humanity

Mentioned by

Phil Cousineau

as part of the classics his family read aloud alongside Homer and Canadian folktales.

#87 | The Wisdom of the Odyssey - Phil Cousineau

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