"This is the book I wanted as a child and didn't have, the book I'd have liked both to give to my children and to keep for myself, the book I shall give my grandchildren." -A. S. Byatt, from the introduction to The Annotated Brothers Grimm
This comprehensive examination of Germanic folklore delves into the linguistic and cultural aspects as analyzed by Jacob Grimm, a renowned linguist and philologist. First published in English between 1880 and 1888, the work explores the rich traditions, myths, and stories that shape Germanic heritage, offering valuable insights into the connections between language and folklore. It's a significant contribution to the understanding of cultural narratives and their linguistic roots.
The Five Foot Shelf of Classics, Vol. XVII (in 51 Volumes)
This collection features timeless fables and fairy tales that explore moral lessons and human nature through captivating storytelling. Aesop's fables present whimsical animal characters embodying various virtues and vices, while Hans Christian Andersen's tales delve into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of life. Each story is beautifully illustrated, making it a delightful read for both children and adults, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings behind each narrative.
Rumplestiltskin helps a miller's daughter turn straw into gold. In return, she promises to give him her first child. Can she manage to keep her child?
Compact and affordable, this collection of more than 40 deliciously dark fairy and folk tales includes such classics as "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," and "The Fisherman and His Wife."
Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White are among the jewels we owe to the German brothers Grimm, who began in the first decade of the 19th century to seek out and listen to village storytellers. The best-loved of the tales they discovered are now brought together with the marvelous pictures that in 1900 first established the reputation of one of the greatest children's illustrators of all time, Arthur Rackham.
No childhood is complete without reading the stories of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. This book combines tales from both these classic sources, twenty-four from Grimm and Eighteen from Andersen. -- Provided by publisher.
Fairy tales about a girl imprisoned in a tower and about a sister's sacrifice for the brothers she has never known
Includes classic stories that have withstood the test of time and are part of a heritage of folk and fairy tales that are shared across borders and languages. This title contains twenty-four popular tales, retold for the contemporary reader, including wonderful favourites such as The Princess and the Pea, The Elves and the Shoemaker.