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[2014]
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"When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel, " "Hansel and Gretel, " and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised in...
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2017
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The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume, is a collection of traditional German folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm. The book is renowned for its vivid storytelling and moral teachings, making it a cornerstone of Western literature. Each story is rich in symbolism and carries timeless themes of love, betrayal, and the triumph of good over evil. The Grimm's Fairy Tales are written in a simple yet powerful style,...
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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.