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The Story of the Just Casper and Fair Annie
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The Story of the Just Casper and Fair Annie

work by Brentano
Also known as: “Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl”(Show More)
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The Story of the Just Casper and Fair Annie is a novella by Clemens Brentano, a key figure in German Romanticism. Written in 1817, it is considered an art fairy tale, a genre that blends folklore themes with literary invention.12

Brentano's work is characterized by its imaginative quality and musicality, reflecting the broader emphasis on German folklore and history within the Heidelberg Romantic school. The novella draws on traditional German folklore, embedding these elements within a fantasy atmosphere. Brentano was known for his fairy tales, with Gockel, Hinkel and Gackeleia also being a notable example of his work in this genre.1

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