Rapunzel is a fairy tale about a girl with very long hair who is locked in a tower by a sorceress. The Brothers Grimm included it in the first edition of their collection of tales, published in 1812. Their version is derived from a German story by Friedrich Schulz, which was in turn a translation of a French tale of the late 17th century by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force, and the story has older Italian roots. In the Grimm version, a prince climbs her hair, is blinded by the sorceress, and finds Rapunzel again after years of wandering. The tale has been retold in countless books, films and songs.
Before and after
- 1812Chilean War of Independence
- 1812Publication of Hansel and Gretel
- 1812Publication of Snow White
- 1812Origins of Fort Ross
- 1812Publication of Rapunzel
- from 7 January 1812 to 20 January 1812Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo
- 7 February 1812Birth of Charles Dickens
- from 16 March 1812 to 6 April 1812Siege of Badajoz
- 28 May 1812Treaty of Bucharest
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