VIRTUAL: Grim(m) Fairy Tales with Bill Thierfelder Tuesday, April 22nd 7:00—8:30 PM

For over two hundred years, the remarkable stories of the Brothers Grimm have fascinated and terrified us. Between 1812 and 1857, seven editions of their often dark-hued folk tales—200 stories and 11 legends—found their way into the western consciousness. This presentation first defines what a folk tale is and then explores the meticulous research that Jacob and Wilhelm undertook to accomplish their goal of collecting significant stories from around Europe. Their accomplishments have created the great archetypes for much modern literature, sociology, and psychology.

About Bill: Bill is a retired professor of Arts and Humanities, with a PhD in English Literature, an MA in Theology, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library and presented in partnership with the Groton Public Library.

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