In the Grimm’s fairy tale, Rapunzel is a girl with long, magical hair who is locked in a tower by an enchantress named Mother Gothel. Gothel raises Rapunzel as her own and keeps her isolated, only visiting to have Rapunzel let down her hair as a ladder. A prince discovers Rapunzel’s singing and visits her, eventually leading to Rapunzel becoming pregnant. Gothel, enraged, banishes Rapunzel, who then wanders the wilderness and gives birth to twins. The prince, blinded by Gothel, finds Rapunzel and his tears restore his sight, leading the couple to eventually be reunited and live happily ever after.
GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length8 mins
Narrated byBert Stauff
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish
About the author
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
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
