Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales
by Brothers Grimm
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Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales
Here, in one volume, is a timeless classic of Western literature—the complete fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. This edition collects more than 200 tales beloved by readers of all ages—“The Sleeping Beauty,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Snow White” and other favorites—as well as little-known treasures like “The Juniper Tree,” “Clever Gretel,” “King Thrushbeard” and “The Singing, Soaring Lark.”
Between these covers, Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales captures all the magic, adventure, humor and romance anyone could ask for, in stories of princesses and poor girls, of thieves, witches and handsome princes, of foxes and geese, swans and ravens, cats and mice, donkeys and devils.
These magnificent tales, which date back to the dawn of storytelling among the people of northern Europe, were first completed by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and published in Germany in 1812 and 1815. Since then, selections from these stories have appeared in countless translations throughout the world and have thrilled generations of captive audiences in radio and stage plays, on television and in movies. Enter this world of enchantment, and you will return to it time and time again.
Hardcover: 656 pages
Publisher: Public Domain ( December 21, 1955 )
Item #: 52-9373
ISBN: 9781568650470
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.5 inches
Product Weight: 22.0 ounces
Grimms
August 16, 2010
I read this book and all the other fariy tale books I could get ahold of to my children as they were growing up. They now read them to their children. It is wonderful to see a childs face light up or get serious over a story. Because of all the tales, All of my children and grandchildren are avid readers. I love the Grimms tales, and so do they.
Reviewer: Beth S
Really Good Book
January 19, 2010
I bought this book for my two grandsons, ages 6 and 8, for Christmas, for their parents to read as bedtime stories. I loved this book as a child and I am now 71 years old. Some of the old books like this one are the best.
Reviewer: Christine L
The Grimm Brothers were not crazy
December 07, 2009
The Grimm Brothers didn't write these stories. They just wrote down cautionary tales that had been passed down by mouth for generations. Are they for children? Well, you as the parent need to make that decision, but I do think that our kids could use a dose of morals. Granted, our kids don't need to be warned what could happen if you wander out into a primeval forest, but they do need to know that life is not all sweetness and light. I personally love the Grimm fairytales, and read age appropriate ones to my kids who are aged 5,9,11,and 15.
Reviewer: Valencia B
Holy cow! Gimmie a break!
November 25, 2009
Ok, so I have to read all of the reviews of any book I am going to buy or have bought and so I read all of these reviews. Someone said "anti-semitism in the guise of children's stories." Holy Cow, gimmie a break, that is just offensive. Seriously? These stories have morals to them, they aren't all light and happy and sugar. Life isn't all light and happy and sugar. These stories teach that there are consequences for bad actions, but they also teach that sometimes things just don't go the way we want, that's life. Life is hard and to tell children that it isn't is a lie that could end up costing them dearly when they get older. If I could give these stories 100 stars I would.
Reviewer: Erik T
I'm in love!!!!
October 20, 2009
I was 6 years old when my mother read the 1943 edition to me, and I fell in love with the stories "The Maid with No Hands" and "The Singing Bone". I loved those stories, and I grew up a moral child with the lessons taught by those fairy tales. No, they aren't the soft Disney version- these actually teach morals and lessons that kids need- nowdays (I'm 31) kids don't have the respect or morals that eaarlier generations have- they don't have anything to teach them, everything is censored and parents don't always have time. This book is useful to teach your children the reality of life, but should be read and explained to older children. It is a classic and a wonderful edition to add to any library, parent or not! Thank you Literary Guild, I have been looking for a copy for my own sons for years!
Reviewer: Alley H
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