The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German scholars and folklorists born in the late 18th century. They are best known for their collection of fairy tales, which includes famous stories like Cinderella, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel. Their work aimed to preserve traditional German folklore and language, reflecting the culture of their time. In addition to their fairy tales, the Brothers Grimm contributed to linguistics and philology. They published the Grimm's Law, which describes the systematic phonetic changes in the Germanic languages. Their influence extends beyond literature, impacting the fields of folklore studies and cultural history.