Fairy tales transport us to a magical world. At the same time, they have much to do with our lives, as they reflect universal human experiences, including love. Seeking and finding one another, establishing boundaries, and being interconnected—these themes recur whenever we love. For over thirty years, Verena Kast has interpreted fairy tales and translated their language into the present. The tales she explores in this book—such as The Iron Hans or Jorinde and Joringel—make it clear: In love, we grow and mature together.