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“Because she was so beautiful the huntsman took pity on her, and he said, "Run away, you poor child.”

Quote by Wilhelm Grimm

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Wilhelm Grimm
Wilhelm Grimm

German linguist and fairy tale collector, known for his collaboration with Jacob Grimm in compiling and publishing 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'. Wilhelm Grimm was born on February 24, 1786, and died on December 16, 1859. more

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