"Even after two hundred years, the tales collected by the Brothers Grimm remain among our most powerful stories. Their scenes of unsparing savagery and jaw-dropping beauty remind us that fairy tales, in all their simplicity, have the power to change us. With some of the most famous stories in world literature, including ""Cinderella,"" ""Little Red Riding Hood,"" ""Hansel and Gretel,"" ""Snow White,"" as well as some less well known stories like ""The Seven Ravens,"" this definitive collection promises to entrance readers with the strange and wonderful world of the Brothers Grimm.
Maria Tatar's engaging preface provides readers with the historical and cultural context to understand what these stories meant and their contemporary resonance. Fans of all ages will be drawn to this elegant and accessible collection of stories that have cast their magical spell over children and adults alike for generations."
Introduction by:
A. S. Byatt Edited by:
Maria Tatar (Harvard University) Translated by:
Maria Tatar (Harvard University) Imprint: Norton Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 157mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 414g ISBN:9780393338560 ISBN 10: 0393338568 Pages: 416 Publication Date:15 October 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Maria Tatar is the chair of the Program in Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University.