The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother.

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A finger saves a would-be bride from death.

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NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales.

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It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.

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Not all maidens are helpless.

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A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.

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Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world.

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The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.

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