GERM 14 Into the Woods: The Brothers Grimm and the European Folklore Tradition
This course examines the classical origins, artistic form, and modern legacy of the folktales famously collected by the Brothers Grimm, situating them in both their German and their wider European context. Students investigate the cultural, political, and psychological influences of the folktale genre on individuals, social groups, and nation-states from antiquity to the present. Class discussions consider renditions of the tales in various media (including illustrated editions and films) and treat contemporary topics such as childhood pedagogy, gender, social (in)justice, psychology, and political ideology.
Instructor
Ostrau