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The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Jack D. Zipes, Wilhelm Grimm   |  Ages 9-12
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The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Untamed roots of beloved Grimms' fairy tales.

If you've ever wondered about the original versions of the fairy tales you thought you knew by heart, this compilation is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. These stories are rawer, perhaps a bit darker, and more reflective of oral storytelling traditions than the versions that became childhood staples. With Jack Zipes' accessible translation, you'll get to experience the tales as they were first intended — a bit like stepping through a portal into a world at once familiar and intriguingly different. Indulge in the true essence of these classic narratives, and let the original magic of the Grimms enchant you once again.

  • Zilveren Griffel (2006)
  • Zilveren Penseel (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Jack D. Zipes, Wilhelm Grimm   |  Ages 9-12
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ISBN: 9780691160597
Authors: Jacob Grimm, Jack D. Zipes, Wilhelm Grimm
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date of Publication: 2014-10-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.28
(rated by 164173 readers)

Description

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 content and style. For the very first time, "The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm" makes available in English all 156 stories from the 1812 and 1815 editions. These narrative gems, newly translated and brought together in one beautiful book, are accompanied by sumptuous new illustrations from award-winning artist Andrea Dezso. From "The Frog King" to "The Golden Key," wondrous worlds unfold--heroes and heroines are rewarded, weaker animals triumph over the strong, and simple bumpkins prove themselves not so simple after all. Esteemed fairy tale scholar Jack Zipes offers accessible translations that retain the spare description and engaging storytelling style of the originals. Indeed, this is what makes the tales from the 1812 and 1815 editions unique--they reflect diverse voices, rooted in oral traditions, that are absent from the Grimms' later, more embellished collections of tales. Zipes's introduction
 

Untamed roots of beloved Grimms' fairy tales.

If you've ever wondered about the original versions of the fairy tales you thought you knew by heart, this compilation is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. These stories are rawer, perhaps a bit darker, and more reflective of oral storytelling traditions than the versions that became childhood staples. With Jack Zipes' accessible translation, you'll get to experience the tales as they were first intended — a bit like stepping through a portal into a world at once familiar and intriguingly different. Indulge in the true essence of these classic narratives, and let the original magic of the Grimms enchant you once again.

  • Zilveren Griffel (2006)
  • Zilveren Penseel (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.