Jena, 08.07.2026 – Today, Wednesday, the role of women in the history of fairy tales is the focus at the Lutherhaus in Jena. As part of the ‘Mittwochkreis’, speaker Pauline Lörzer will highlight the often-overlooked contributions of female collectors and researchers in a male-dominated academic landscape.
- What: Lecture “Women behind the fairy tales – The struggle for visibility”
- When: Wednesday, 08.07.2026, 09:30 to 11:00 AM
- Where: Lutherhaus Jena, Hügelstraße 6a, 07749 Jena
- Admission: Free (small donations are welcome)
- Organizer: Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung Thüringen (www.eebt.de)
Forgotten pioneers of the fairy tale world
While names like the Brothers Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen are known worldwide, the women behind the scenes of fairy tale research often remained invisible. Over the centuries, women have collected, translated, and significantly shaped fairy tales. Pauline Lörzer dedicates her lecture to these figures who, despite social barriers and lack of access to academic networks, made an invaluable contribution to cultural history. Their work was closely linked to the early struggle for education and women’s rights.
Fairy tales continue to fascinate in Jena in many forms today – whether through historical-critical analysis as in this lecture or as modern productions for the whole family, such as the popular Cinderella musical at the Sparkassen-Arena.
🎭 The Mittwochkreis in Jena
The Mittwochkreis is an established educational initiative under the umbrella of the Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung Thüringen. It is aimed particularly at people in the post-professional phase of life who wish to keep their minds active and engage in exchange. The weekly, free lectures cover a broad spectrum of culture, science, and society and are open to interested individuals of all age groups.
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Women behind the fairy tales – The struggle for visibility
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