“Hansel and Gretel” is a classic fairy tale about a brother and sister abandoned in a forest and encountering a witch. They are lured to a gingerbread house, but Gretel outsmarts the witch and helps Hansel escape, revealing the witch’s evil nature and ultimately destroying it. The story emphasizes themes of survival, resourcefulness, and sibling love.
Jacob Grimm (born 1785) and Wilhelm Grimm (born 1786) were German scholars and folklorists. They became known for their collection of folk tales and fairy tales.View all by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
