Los cuentos de los Hermanos Grimm: A Literary Seminar on Fairy Tale Exploration

This reading seminar, 'The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm,' offers participants a chance to read and discuss tales collected by the Grimm brothers, exploring their literary context and symbolic depth. The sessions delve into the enduring appeal of classic stories like Cinderella and Snow White, examining their transformation and present-day relevance.

This reading seminar, "Los cuentos de los Hermanos Grimm," provides attendees with an opportunity to engage directly with fairy tales collected by the brothers Grimm between 1812 and 1857. The course highlights how the Grimms' selection and treatment of these stories contributed to the Romantic literary tradition. Through analyzing iconic tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow White," and "Cinderella," the seminar will explore fairy tale theory, dissemination channels, and the genre's transformation in contemporary times. The seminar emphasizes the complex symbolism, intense passions, hidden secrets, and violent elements underlying these seemingly simple narratives, which contribute to their universal and timeless quality. Modeled as a specialized reading seminar for traditional tales, the sessions will involve reading aloud and jointly analyzing the stories, fostering discussion and sharing impressions among participants. These sessions are held in the exclusive setting of the Historical Library of the National Museum of Romanticism.

This event is now fully booked. The price is 48 euros for the general public and 38 euros for "Friends of the Museum." Due to limited capacity, only 14 places were available. The sessions are held in the Historical Library of the National Museum of Romanticism at Calle San Mateo, 13, with specific timings on Wednesdays and May 6 and 13, from 18:00 to 19:30 hours. No new bookings are currently possible as all places are taken.