About this episode
This episode presents the classic German fairy tale 'Hansel & Gretel' by the Brothers Grimm, focusing on the story of two siblings abandoned in the woods and their encounter with a witch.
Hansel & Gretel is an old German fairy tale. The Brothers Grimm published a collection of fairy tales in 1812, including Hansel & Gretel, that they compiled from various sources, bringing the story to the masses. Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who have been abandoned in the woods by their lovely parents. They were taken in by a witch who intended to cook and eat them. So, one could say this is a both a lesson on wandering alone in the woods and also a cooking show. We won’t ruin the twist ending here, even thought it’s over 200 years old. This version was produced by Tale Spinners for Children, who released stories for young audiences on vinyl records in the 1960s.
Topics covered
- fairy tale
- Brothers Grimm
- abandonment
- witch
- cooking
Keywords
- Tale Spinners for Children
- 1960s
- vinyl records
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Hansel & Gretel
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