Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales, The (Complete Grimms' Fairy Tales; Fingerprint! Classics) - Softcover

Book 4 of 16: The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Grimm, Jacob

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Synopsis

A Magical Treasury of Enchantment, Morals & Timeless Wonder

Open the gates to an enchanted world where mirrors speak, forests whisper, witches brew, and dreams awaken. Venture through the iconic tales of CinderellaLittle Red Riding HoodSnow WhiteRapunzel, and Hansel and Gretel, alongside lesser-known yet equally captivating gems. These stories, passed from hearth to hearth, are more than just fables; they're blueprints of human emotion, courage, and morality.

Why You'll Love It
  • Delve into a complete and unabridged collection.
  • Rediscover fairy tales in their original, powerful form.
  • A visual and literary delight, ideal for reading aloud.
  • Crafted for collectors, dreamers, and gift-givers alike.
Timeless Themes
  • Wonder – Explore realms where fantasy and fate collide.
  • Morality – Discover truths hidden in magical disguise.
  • Transformation – Witness trials that spark change and growth.
  • Courage – Follow heroes who rise against all odds.
  • Justice – Good prevails, but not without a clever twist. 
Perfect For
  • Gifting on birthdays, festivals, or special milestones.
  • Family read-alouds and bedtime storytelling traditions.
  • Collectors of classic literature and timeless editions.
  • Anyone seeking magic, meaning, and moral reflection.

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About the Author

Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859) were born in Hanau, Hesse-Kassel, Holy Roman Empire (present-day Germany). After completing school, they joined the University of Marburg where they studied law. They also grew interested in folk poetry, philology, history, and began studying medieval German literature. In 1812, they published the first volume of their classic collection, with 86 folk tales, titled Kinder- und Hausmärchen (known as Children’s and Household Tales in English). Unlike the romantic, poetical fairy tales, these tales were as beautiful as they were violent and frightening, presenting life as it was. This volume was criticized as it was considered unsuitable for children. The second edition of Children’s and Household Tales, commonly known as Grimms’ Fairy Tales, had a total of 170 tales published in three volumes. In every successive edition, which was elaborately illustrated, stories were revised, added, and subtracted. The seventh edition published in 1850 had a total of 211 tales.

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9780394709307: The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

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ISBN 10:  0394709306 ISBN 13:  9780394709307
Publisher: Pantheon, 1972
Softcover