No. Englebert Humperdink wrote the Opera "Hansel und Gretel" in the 19th century. The brothers Grimm wrote the story of Hansel and Gretel.
The first to write down the story of Hansel and Gretel were the Brothers Grimm; but it's very likely that the tale was an oral tradition that had been around for many generations earlier.
I assume you're referring to Gerry Dorsey, the name that singer Engelbert Humperdinck used to perform under. A different Engelbert Humperdinck, a composer, wrote the opera "Hansel and Gretel," which premiered in 1893. He based it on the folktale collected by the Brothers Grimm.
No one knows who originally created the story of Hansel and Gretel. It was a very old German folk tale. It was first recorded by the Grimm brothers when they put together their collection of folk tales in 1812, but they did not make it up.
The author's purpose for writing the story of Hansel and Gretel may have been to entertain readers with a cautionary tale that highlights themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and the triumph of good over evil. It also serves as a moral lesson about the consequences of greed and the importance of bravery and cleverness in the face of danger.
No, the Brothers Grimm wrote the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel." Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author known for writing "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and many other fairy tales.
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