The Brothers Grimm

The Brothers Grimm were German academics and linguists who are best known for collecting and publishing folktales from Germany and other European countries. They are the authors of famous fairy tales such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel. The brothers were born in Hanau, Germany in the late 18th century and spent their lives studying and collecting folktales. They published their collections of tales in the early 19th century and have since become famous around the world. The Brothers Grimm are considered one of the most important figures in the history of children's literature.