Grimm's Fairy Tales
"The Brothers Grimm were the discoverers of the whole vast, almost forgotten world of fairy stories." - J.R.R. Tolkien

This beautiful pocket edition brings together 45 fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, presented with stunning gilded page edges and cover embossing.

Full of cunning witches, dragon hoards and dwarves spinning straw into gold, the tales of the Brothers Grimm are some of the most recognised and best-loved fairy tales of all time. Originally collected by the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm as a way to preserve the heritage of the Germany, these stories are now some of the most beloved fairy stories of all time, having influenced literature across the world for more than two centuries.

This elegant pocket edition with features 45 of these incredible tales, including 'Briar-Rose' (perhaps better known as 'Sleeping Beauty'), 'Little Red-Cap' (Little Red Riding Hood) and 'Rumpelstiltskin' . Presented with gilded page edges, cover embossing and patterned endpapers, this collection is a treasure for both the young and old.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Grimm's Fairy Tales
"The Brothers Grimm were the discoverers of the whole vast, almost forgotten world of fairy stories." - J.R.R. Tolkien

This beautiful pocket edition brings together 45 fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, presented with stunning gilded page edges and cover embossing.

Full of cunning witches, dragon hoards and dwarves spinning straw into gold, the tales of the Brothers Grimm are some of the most recognised and best-loved fairy tales of all time. Originally collected by the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm as a way to preserve the heritage of the Germany, these stories are now some of the most beloved fairy stories of all time, having influenced literature across the world for more than two centuries.

This elegant pocket edition with features 45 of these incredible tales, including 'Briar-Rose' (perhaps better known as 'Sleeping Beauty'), 'Little Red-Cap' (Little Red Riding Hood) and 'Rumpelstiltskin' . Presented with gilded page edges, cover embossing and patterned endpapers, this collection is a treasure for both the young and old.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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"The Brothers Grimm were the discoverers of the whole vast, almost forgotten world of fairy stories." - J.R.R. Tolkien

This beautiful pocket edition brings together 45 fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, presented with stunning gilded page edges and cover embossing.

Full of cunning witches, dragon hoards and dwarves spinning straw into gold, the tales of the Brothers Grimm are some of the most recognised and best-loved fairy tales of all time. Originally collected by the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm as a way to preserve the heritage of the Germany, these stories are now some of the most beloved fairy stories of all time, having influenced literature across the world for more than two centuries.

This elegant pocket edition with features 45 of these incredible tales, including 'Briar-Rose' (perhaps better known as 'Sleeping Beauty'), 'Little Red-Cap' (Little Red Riding Hood) and 'Rumpelstiltskin' . Presented with gilded page edges, cover embossing and patterned endpapers, this collection is a treasure for both the young and old.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781934648773
Publisher: Norilana Books
Publication date: 08/06/2008
Pages: 332
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

About The Author
Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) were German academics who specialized in folk culture. They collected over 200 folk tales during their lives and the methodology they developed became the basis for modern-day folklore studies.

Place of Birth:

Hanau, Germany

Place of Death:

Berlin, Germany

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Frog-King, or Iron Henry
Cat and Mouse in Partnership
The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn
What Fear Was
The Wonderful Musician
The Twelve Brothers
Rapunzel
The Three Spinners
Hansel and Grethel
The Valiant Little Tailor
Cinderella
The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage
Little Red-Cap
The Bremen Town-Musicians
The Singing Bone
The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
The Elves
The Robber Bridegroom
Old Sultan
The Six Swans
Briar-Rose
Little Snow-White
Grimm Fairy Tales
Rumpelstiltskin
The Golden Goose
Jorinda and Joringel
The Old Man and His Grandson
The Goose-Girl
The King of the Golden Mountain
The Peasant's Wise Daughter
The Devil's Sooty Brother
Bearskin
The Three Army Surgeons
The Seven Swabians
The Devil and His Grandmother
The Iron Stove
The Lazy Spinner
The Four Skilful Brothers
The Lambkin and the Little Fish
The Old Man Made Young Again
Snow-White and Rose-Red
The Duration of Life
Death's Messengers
The Hare and the Hedgehog
The Crystal Ball
The Boots of Buffalo-Leather
The Golden Key

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