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New York : Barnes & Noble Classics, c2003.
Description
Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
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LibraryThing member ysar
The Grimm brothers were a twisted pair. Their fairy tales are incredible but hardly fit for children. Then again, at least these tales, unlike the movies, television, and games children today immerse themselves in, have lessons and morals to impart.
LibraryThing member obscuresoul13
This is a collection of Grimm's stories gathered through interviews & research. These stories make for an interesting read. Many of the stories were different versions of a similar story. Some of the stories were a bit cruel, but overall, I do recommend this book.
LibraryThing member JanaRose1
I must have been the only person who didn't realize that many of Disney's stories were straight from the Grimm brothers. I found many of the stories contained throughout the book to be similar. Three brothers, princesses, people turned into animals, after a while everything blended together. After
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you've read the first five stories you can just stop, because everything else is very repetitious. Show Less
LibraryThing member Kurt.Rocourt
It's good but extremely repetitive. I don't remember most of the stories because so many of them reuse the same setup.
LibraryThing member cjrecordvt
All I can say is, if you think you know these old folk tales, you really want to read them again in their original forms.
LibraryThing member PattyHoward
Every child should sometimes read Grimm's Fairy Tales. My children love them. They are delightfully dark and twisty, and surprising to children who believe they know the stories. While beautiful story books should be shared with younger children, I love the complete Grimm's tales for older children
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who are ready for something a little more "grim!" Show Less
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Original language
German
Original publication date
1812 - 1857
Physical description
611 p.; 20 inches
ISBN
1593080565 / 9781593080563