• Rapunzel is a children's fairy tale.
    1. Published: 1812
    2. Originated from the story of Saint Barbara
    3. Two versions recorded by The Brothers Grimm
    4. Rapunzel is a type of vegetable often included in the story
    5. Adaptations: Musical, Television Movie, Movie
    6. Themes: Deception, Thievery, Greed, Vanity, Physical Abuse, Love
    7. Tagline: "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair"
  • Plot Synopsis

    Rapunzel is a story about a girl imprisoned in a witch's tower who must let down her hair so visitors can climb in. A prince discovered this secret and began to visit Rapunzel, until the witch discovered Rapunzel was with child. She cut the girls hair and used it to trick the prince.
  • Critical Reception

    • "Through all of the drama, children are offered an important lesson about love. Rage, grief, and jealousy flash through the story, but, in the end, it is love that prevails." - Commonsense Media
    • "Beautiful pictures tell the classic story of Rapunzel. It is best for kids 4 and older, I would say, as some of the pictures are a little scary. Otherwise, great book!" - Amazon.com user review

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