The Brothers Grimm "Two lives - one legacy" | Lecture

More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure. Wilhelm Grimm (left) and Jacob Grimm (right)| Image source copyright free from WIKI COMMONS |Painting by Elisabeth Baumann, 1855. Monday 7th December | 6 - 7pm The Brothers Grimm - "Two lives - one legacy" A talk by Ian McArdle More than 160 years after their death, the Grimm Brothers' tales continue to delight and frighten us in equal measure. This talk examines how these two humble but driven brothers achieved this result, despite the many obstacles thrown in their path, and preserved for all time the ancient folk culture of the German-speaking lands. A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £5 (If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)