Beyond Happy Ever After… – In Person

Long before they were sanitized into children’s bedtime stories, the fairy tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm served as vivid snapshots of 19th-century German life, values, and anxieties. This lecture explores how recurrent themes—from dark, untamed forests to strict moral codes and agrarian survival—reflect the shifting cultural identity and social realities of a uniting nation. Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on familiar tales, uncovering the subtle historical truths hidden within the folklore.  Presented by Alexander Clemente.