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German Household Tales
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ISBN13: 9798315859475
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 27 2025
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 27 2025
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Johann Wilhelm Wolf's German Household Tales, first published in 1851, is a raw and unfiltered collection of 19th-century German folklore, offering a glimpse into the fears, values, and harsh moral codes of the time. Unlike the polished versions of the Brothers Grimm, Wolf's tales retain their original brutality, often depicting grim fates for those who stray from societal norms. Featuring soldiers, supernatural beings, and themes of vengeance and fate, this collection provides a fascinating yet unsettling look at the darker side of fairy tale tradition.
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