85. The Old Man And His Grandson
Grimm Reading
English - March 12, 2023 12:39 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsSociety & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this story, a psychopathic couple get a schooling from their son when the little boy witnesses the harsh treatment of his grandfather. Things get moralistic this week's as we read the Grimm story, The Old Man And His Grandson.
After the tale, we explore the world of old men in folktales, specifically three ATU types that deal with old men looking for care in their twilight years - finishing with a harrowing story from the Philipines, or possibly Mexico.
This episode is Certified Grimm and may not be suitable for all listeners.
Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko
Other Music: Brahms' 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119 - 2. Intermezzo in E minor & Sonata in C major Op.1 - III. Scherzo performed by Peter Bradley-Fulgoni