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Hansek and Gretel
The wife persists and the family treks back into the forest. Hansel leaves a trail of bread crumbs for them to follow home. But, having been abandoned by the parents they discover that birds have eaten the crumbs. They are lost. From a series of postcards publiehsd in Germany Date: circa 1910
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Abandoned Bread Crumbs Discover Eaten Follow Forest Gretel Hansel Parents Trail Treks
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In this evocative postcard image from circa 1910, we find ourselves deep in the heart of a dense forest, where the fairy tale characters Hansel and Gretel, dressed in traditional German attire, appear lost and disheartened. The determined wife, Gretel, clings to her younger brother's hand as they venture deeper into the woods, their faces etched with worry and uncertainty. Their parents, having abandoned them in the forest as a means of survival during a time of famine, had left Hansel with the task of marking their trail home with a line of bread crumbs. However, the innocence of their plan was soon shattered as they discovered the bitter truth that birds had feasted on the very breadcrumbs meant to guide them back. The siblings' faces reflect the harsh realities of their situation, yet their unwavering bond and Gretel's steadfast determination to protect and care for her brother shine through. The forest, once a place of danger and abandonment, now serves as a backdrop for their resilience and the enduring power of family love. This poignant postcard, published in Germany around 1910, offers a glimpse into the timeless tale of Hansel and Gretel and the unyielding spirit of the human condition. The image, though tinged with a sense of melancholy, ultimately conveys a message of hope and the strength that can be found in the face of adversity.
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