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The Brothers Grimm (International) assertion The Brothers Grimm i(A60913 works by) (a.k.a. Grimm Brothers; Die Brüder Grimm; Die Gebrüder Grimm; Wilhelm Grimm; Jacob Grimm; William Grimm)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (4 January 1785 - 20 September 1863) and Wilhelm (24 February 1786 - 16 December 1859), were German academics and linguists, widely known for their collections of folk and fairy tales. Their stories include such classics as Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin and The Elves and the Shoemaker.

A number of the Grimm brothers tales have been used as either the basis for Australian-written pantomimes and burlesques, or were adapted by overseas writers and composers before bing localised for Australian audiences. Their Aschenputtel (Cinderella) story has, for example, served as the basis for several works by artist/creator Monica Oppen (see Aschenputtel Trilogy).

Most Referenced Works

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Influence on:
Death's Messages 1869 single work short story
The Goosle Margo Lanagan , 2008 single work short story
1934 : die Bremer Stadtmusikanten : Based on a Tale by the Brothers Grimm Alison Kubbos , 1992 single work picture book
The Singing Bones : Art Work Inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales Shaun Tan , 2015 selected work art work
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