Hansel and Gretel By : Brothers grims

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The story of Hansel and Gretel is one of many tales written by the brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who
lived in Germany at the beginning of the 19th century. Their famous collection of Tales for Pupils and the
Home (1812) brought together for the first time in print, more than 200 stories handed down through
generations by word of mouth. Indeed, although Hansel and Gretel blends many of the characteristics
traditionally associated with fairy tales, this story is best considered a ‘folk tale’. As such, and in keeping with
the genre of the folk tale, the story of Hansel and Gretel centers on the clash between good and bad and an
ultimate victory for justice.
SUMMARY

Hansel and gretel was one of the famous fairy tales created by grims brothers. Hansel and gretel tells of the plight of a young brother and sister abandoned in a forest by their wicked stepmother. The pupils are led by a magic bird to a little house in the forest, made of cake and candy. However, the house belongs to an evil witch who
wishes to eat the children. . On returning home with the treasure, they find that their wicked stepmother has gone. A joyful reunion with their father and their new wealth gives the story a happy ending.