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Rapunzel

Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm·1912·7 min read

This is the Grimm Brothers' classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, collected in the early 19th century from German oral tradition. The story follows a young girl locked away in a tower by an enchantress, her secret romance with a prince, and the magical and tragic events that unfold. Readers should expect a timeless tale of imprisonment, forbidden love, and redemption, with the characteristic dark elements and supernatural elements typical of Grimm's collection.