Thank you Germany: Part 056: Nowhere are there such beautiful fairytales for children

There is hardly any other country where there are so many beautiful folk tales. These were carefully collected by the Brothers Grimm and thus preserved over the centuries. Its special wealth of stories makes the country a wonderful place for children. While the Brothers Grimm collected old folk tales, other writers, such as the Dane Hans Christian Andersen, later invented artistic fairy tales. His story of the Little Mermaid is undoubtedly also famous. In contrast to the art fairy tales, however, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are many centuries old. They have been preserved in the German language and in the collective memory of the Germans.

In addition to their collection of old fairy tales, the Brothers Grimm also sat in parliament in the Paulskirche in Frankfurt and, thirdly, founded one of the most famous dictionaries that is still used today. Among the German population, however, they are best known for their collection of fairy tales. This collection of stories is still used today to provide entertainment for many young children. The parents are also successful in this endeavour. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm have survived for such a long time for a reason. They still exert a very special fascination on children today. Some of the stories can be told to children from an early age. Some of the fairy tales also contain gruesome moments and are more suitable for older children. The collection of fairy tales therefore offers a story for all ages.

Many children also use the stories as reading practice once they are in primary school. The rich treasure trove of ideas has also inspired many a film maker. Even for many animated series and more recent film adaptations, some stories from this very special collection provide the actual inspiration. Not all fairy tales from the large collection are equally famous. Many people are probably familiar with Hansel and Gretel or the story of the Bremen Town Musicians. But the Brothers Grimm's large collection also contains many lesser-known stories. As a result, it always offers a new and unknown story, even for adults.

The beautiful collection is suitable as a gift for a wide variety of people. You can give it to children or a couple who are about to have a child. But the collection also makes a very special gift for adults who are interested in stories from the old days. The famous collection of fairy tales is without doubt part of German culture. It will be read aloud by parents for many years to come. Unlike some films, this is a cultural heritage that has been preserved for so long for good reason.

Essential experiences of mankind are preserved in the stories. Many literary scholars and even psychoanalysts have therefore studied the stories and use them as an important collection of material. The stories form a starting point for a discussion about human experiences. Not only children, but also adults, can recognise themselves in some moments of these stories. They can also be used for a reflective discussion about experiences from one's own life. They also give every child important ideas for their adventures in the world. This is invaluable.