Brothers Grimm

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, collectively known as the Brothers Grimm, were pioneering figures in the collection and popularization of European folklore. Born in Hanau, Germany, they were closely bound by their shared academic pursuits and deep interest in linguistics and folklore. Both brothers studied law at the University of Marburg but soon turned their attention to the study of Germanic folklore and philology. Their most renowned contribution to literature is 'Grimm's Fairy Tales,' a collection that compiled and preserved numerous traditional tales. Their work was not just a literary endeavor but also a cultural one, aimed at preserving German folklore during a time of socio-political change in Germany. The brothers' meticulous approach to collecting and presenting these tales helped lay the foundation for folklore as an academic field and significantly influenced the modern fairy tale genre. Beyond folklore, Jacob and Wilhelm also made significant contributions to linguistics and the study of the German language.