The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales
(Author) Brothers GrimmDelight in the fantasy world of The Brothers Grimm with these 59 of their best-loved bedtime stories for children (and adults!) worldwide, in an elegantly designed hardcover edition. Originally collected by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, these German linguists and cultural researchers gathered legendary folklore and aimed to share the stories exactly as they heard them. The Essential Grimm's Fairy Talesfeatures all of your favorite tales, including: Cinderella Rapunzel Hansel and Gretel Snow White Rumpelstiltskin Little Red Riding Hood The Golden Goose This handsomely designed faux-leather and foil-embossed hardcover edition features an introduction by fantasy literature scholar Lori Campbell, a timeline of the life and times of the Brothers Grimm, and more than 100 illustrations by Arthur Rackham. This gorgeous, heirloom-quality collection is an ideal edition for classic book lovers to acquire for their home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Frankenstein, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German academics, linguists, and folklorists who are best known for their collection of fairy tales. Their most notable work, "Grimm's Fairy Tales," contains over 200 stories that have become timeless classics such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Rapunzel."
The Brothers Grimm played a significant role in preserving and documenting German folklore and fairy tales, which were passed down through generations orally. Their literary style focused on storytelling, moral lessons, and the supernatural, appealing to both children and adults.
Their contributions to literature include popularizing fairy tales and shaping the genre of children's literature. The Brothers Grimm's work has had a lasting impact on literature, inspiring countless adaptations, retellings, and interpretations in various forms of media. Their collection of fairy tales remains one of the most famous and influential works in the genre.
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