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Jakob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1858) studied law together before they began assembling their famous collection of fairy tales. Though most of the stories were taken from small German villages, a few made their way in from the French tradition. Jakob, the elder brother, was also the first to document Grimm's Law, which demonstrates changes in certain phonetic sounds between languages. Take the Grimms' Fairy Tales quiz. Featured Book and QuizzesFeatured book by the Brothers Grimm: Grimms' Fairy Tales This week's quizzes: The Wizard of Oz Arthurian Legends Alice in Wonderland This Week's BirthdaysRoald Dahl -- September 13, 1916 British children's writer, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many others. Read Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes at BookDaily. James Fenimore Cooper -- September 15, 1789 First major American novelist, writer of The Last of the Mohicans. Read The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper at BookDaily. Agatha Christie -- September 15, 1890 British mystery writer, the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple Read The Complete Christie at BookDaily. Advertisement Relax this winter with your feet tucked warmly inside your new Uggs! Click And Claim Yours Today! (Participation Required) | | | |||||||||
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Brothers Grimm
