Quote by Gunter Grass

My relationship with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm reaches far back into my childhood. I grew up with Grimm's fairy tales. I even saw a theater production of 'Tom Thumb' during Advent at the State Theater in Danzig, which my mother took me to see.

My relationship with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm reaches far bac

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The quote reflects the personal connection and familiarity the speaker has with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, renowned collectors of fairy tales. Reaching back to the speaker's childhood, the quote highlights their intimate connection to Grimm's fairy tales, which have played a significant role in shaping their early experiences. The mention of a specific theater production of 'Tom Thumb' further emphasizes the speaker's childhood memories and the influence of Grimm's tales on their upbringing. Overall, the quote conveys the speaker's profound and long-standing relationship with the Grimm brothers and their enduring literary legacy.

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