The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

Name: The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
Brand: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
SKU: 9781631067181
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By Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

Series: Timeless Classics

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The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a timeless collection of traditional folktales that delve into themes of magic, morality, and human nature. These stories, some charming and others dark, have entertained and inspired readers for generations, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural folklore of Germany.
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Format: Hardback

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This collection may appeal to you if you enjoy timeless fairy tales filled with dark enchantment, fascinating morals, and richly woven stories that have been passed down through generations, making them a critical part of literary history.

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

The Complete Grimms Fairy Tales is a truly complete collection of fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm featuring color plates and illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Arthur Rackham.

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Discover a world of enchantment, whimsy, and timeless wisdom with The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This exquisite collection features 211 classic stories that have become an integral part of cultural heritage, including beloved favourites such as Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Rumpelstiltskin. Each tale transports you to a realm where magic is commonplace, heroes and heroines confront their destinies, and the triumph of good over evil prevails in the most extraordinary of ways.

Originally titled Children's and Household Tales, these stories were collected with a meticulous eye for detail by the Brothers Grimm, who were renowned German linguists and cultural researchers. Their mission was to preserve the authentic voice of German folklore by capturing the stories exactly as they were told. As a result, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales offers not only entertainment but also a valuable glimpse into the rich oral traditions of the past.

This particular edition is a visual feast as well as a literary one, featuring 40 stunning colour plates and 60 intricate black-and-white illustrations by the esteemed English illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham's evocative artwork brings the magic and mystery of these tales to life, making this book a masterpiece to be cherished by both young and old.

Part of the Timeless Classics series from Rock Point, this edition is designed to be as beautiful as the stories it contains. With nearly 800 pages of captivating fairy tales, the book boasts elegant deckled edges, a practical ribbon marker, and luxurious foil and deboss details on the vibrantly coloured case. These special features make it a standout addition to any personal library and a treasured keepsake for generations to come.

Whether you're revisiting childhood favourites or discovering these timeless stories for the first time, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales promises to enchant and inspire. Join countless readers worldwide who have been captivated by the magic spooned out by the Brothers Grimm for more than two centuries.

Series: Timeless Classics

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The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

By Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

Hardback

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The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales has been cherished by both adults and young readers for over two centuries. This volume includes 211 classic tales with beloved stories like “Hansel and Gretel” and “Cinderella,” complemented by 40 colour plates and 60 black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631067181

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Rock Point

Illustration: color illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 665

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Jacob Grimm Literary Fiction Series: Timeless Classics Wilhelm Grimm

About the Author

Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), one half of of the renowned Brothers Grimm, was a German philologist, jurist, and mythologist. He was also a linguist, and discoverer of "Grimms law," and wrote several of the Wests best known fairy tales along with his brother Wilhelm. He was born in the town of Hanau, in what was at the time the Holy Roman Empire. He was a graduate of the University of Marburg.

Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859), German author and cultural researcher, was one half of the Grimm Brothers; authors of some of the most popular and best-known European fairy tales. He was born in the town of Hanau, in what was at the time the Holy Roman Empire. He was a graduate of the University of Marburg.