Folk Tales overflow with worldly wisdom. Those collected by the Grimm Brothers are perhaps some of the finest. Folk wisdom is too often subtle but when sought and understood, it reveals insights that are usually not obvious upon first glance. Like myths of old, folk tales reflect facets of humanity not normally seen under the light of day. In the light of their allegory, most everyone has excellent opportunities to glean profound insights into their own nature and wisdom.

In the tradition of the Grimm Brothers, The Journeyman Papers is such a tale. It is an interweaving of...