Snow White by the Brothers Grimm (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm. It provides a thorough exploration of the story’s plot, characters and main themes, including jealousy, coming of age and family relationships. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 24-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of the Brothers Grimm
• Presentation of Snow White
• Summary of Snow White
• Character study
  • The King
  • Snow White
  • The Queen
  • The Huntsman
  • The Seven Dwarves
  • The Prince
• Analysis of Snow White
  • Visual character map
  • Plot outline
  • The fairy tale genre

About Snow White

The classic fairy tale Snow White has its origins in Germanic folklore, and has existed in many different forms across Europe. It was first presented by the Brothers Grimm in their Children’s and Household Tales, published in the early 19^th century. It tells the story of a beautiful and virtuous princess and her wicked, jealous stepmother who will stop at nothing to ensure that she, and not Snow White, is the fairest in all the land. Snow White‘s popularity has not diminished in the years since it was first published, and the story has been adapted many times for a range of different mediums.

About the Brothers Grimm

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, better known as the Brothers Grimm, were German authors and linguists who were fascinated by all aspects of Germanic culture. They immortalized Germanic oral folklore in popular culture through their written accounts of tales such as Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Musicians of Bremen and The Brave Little Tailor. They also produced new versions of fairy tales that were already famous, including Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Little Red Riding Hood.  They are among the best-known tellers of fairy tales, and many of their stories remain hugely popular today.