Grimm Reading

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Join two amateur Grimmologists round the fire to read and discuss the tales of the Brothers Grimm.

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History, Evolution and Translations of the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

A special episode this week, as we explore the history and evolution of the works of the Brothers Grimm, as well as delving into the confusing world of the various English translations of this frightfully delightful collection of fairy tales. Twitter Facebook Instagram grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com...

May 06, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage

Domestic bliss has been established in a certain household where everyone has just the right job. What could possibly go wrong? Things get moralistic in this episode of Grimm Reading as we dive into the fable of The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage. Some good old fashioned values and questionable gender politics inform the story line and we definitively learn to not let sausages go into the woods alone. We also unveil the 'Certified Grimm' rating system, whereby in future episodes we'll be able t...

Apr 29, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Hans in Luck & Old Sultan (Pilot)

Welcome to the first ever episode of Grimm Reading! We kick off proceedings with two Brothers Grimm tales: Hans in Luck and Old Sultan. When is a pig a trifle? And just exactly what is a clock? We learn this and so much more as we join the imperturbable Hans on his journey home to his mother. In our second story we join Sultan, the shepherd's toothless old dog, as he does his level best to avoid being permanently retired with the help of a wily cat. This is the start of a journey into the world ...

Apr 22, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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