The main idea of this excerpt is the fact that the Grimm Brothers had a strong belief (that the most natural and pure forms of culture were linguistic and based in history) and in following it, they <em>saved</em> the fairy tale. In order to do so, the author gives a supporting detail and reveals the main idea, followed by more details.
One song is "On the Road Again" It represents that Lennie and George are traveling for a new beginning, working towards their dream and leaving the past behind.
Second song is "Way Out Here" It represents that they are the new guys and they are not welcomed with the others yet.
Answer:
End of 19th century into 20th
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