Rapunzel is locked at the top of a tall tower which has no doors and no stairs. Why is she locked away? And why does she have such golden hair Rapunzel is the perfect story if you are looking for a tale that highlights the consequences of giving into temptation and making selfish choices, whilst also exploring the power of love and redemption. Our retelling of Rapunzel focuses on themes of wanting something, sacrifice, love and redemption. Rapunzel is undoubtedly one of the most famous folk tales in the world with thousands of variations told throughout the centuries. The Sooper Books version of Rapunzel is inspired by the most popular  adapted version from the Brothers Grimm, first published in their collection of Grimm’s Fairy Tales in 1812 - however the original story dates back even further than that.