I like to read fairy tales. My favorite one is Cinderella.
Yes; Cinderella is a classic fairy tell.  The story embodies the element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.  Although there are literally thousands of variations to this story, its theme remains the same throughout.  What other fairy-tales do you enjoy?
I like Hansel and Gretel. The original version is quite graphic.
Yes; quite graphic indeed!  Fairy tales themselves are clearly distinguished from legends.  A legend is a story which is believed to have actually happened in some way, but a fairy tale is intended to teach morality in some way.  What do you think may be the moral of Hansel & Gretel?
I have no idea but the Grimm Brothers had some great fairy tales!
Indeed.  They were the best-known collectors of folk and fairy tales.  Rumpelstiltskin is a favorite of mine, also collected by them.  Do you like that one?
I do like that one. I think many of their tales have been altered for kids today so they don't get nightmares.
Absolutely; some of the unedited accounts are quite frightening.  European traditions within these stories were quite frightening.  But we have to remember the time frame and the centuries in which most of these were derived.  There were a lot of scary things; a lot of legends and myths that truly did frighten children and adults alike.
That's the truth. I completely understand how times have changed.
Fairy tales, however, as the Brothers Grimm collected, were started in mythological places ... Once upon a time.  Not actually places, people, or events; thus, great license can be granted to their writing.  I am glad Hansel & Gretel was changed, for example!