Jacob Grimm
Born: 01-01-1785
Jacob Grimm, a German philologist and folklorist, is best known for co-authoring "Grimm's Fairy Tales" with his brother Wilhelm. Born in 1785, Grimm's work in linguistics laid the foundation for the modern study of Germanic languages. His contributions to folklore, evident in the tales that have enchanted generations, were pivotal in preserving cultural heritage. Grimm's academic pursuits and storytelling brilliance continue to influence literature and linguistics worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Jacob Grimm
Quotes
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
Then her wicked stepmother took her into a dark forest.
The frog stretched himself up, and said: 'I am King Frog.'
The wolf thought to himself, 'What a tender young creature! What a nice plump mouthful!'
The king's daughter was beautiful, but proud and haughty.
The shoes were danced to pieces.
What big eyes you have!
The prince, who had been changed into a frog, was now changed back to a prince.
He who helps the wicked, shares the guilt.
The spindle, the shuttle, and the needle each had a gift of its own.
The golden bird sang so beautifully that no one who heard it could ever forget it.
A kind heart is of little worth when there is no sense behind it.