Grimm's fairy tales / Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm ; with an introduction and notes by Elizabeth Dalton ; illustrations by Ludwig Emil Grimm.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: German Publication details: New York : Barnes & Noble Classics, c2003.Description: xxxiii, 524 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN: - 1593080565
- 9781593080563
- Kinder- und Hausmärchen. English. Selections
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&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RGrimms Fairy Tales&&L/I&&R, by &&LSTRONG&&RWilhelm and Jacob Grimm&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R &&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&R New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RWith the words "Once upon a time," the Brothers Grimm transport readers to a timeless realm where witches, giants, princesses, kings, fairies, goblins, and wizards fall in love, try to get rich, quarrel with their neighbors, and have magical adventures of all kinds--and in the process reveal essential truths about human nature. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RWhen &&LB&&RJacob and Wilhelm Grimm&&L/B&&R set out to collect stories in the early 1800s, their goal was not to entertain children but to preserve Germanic folklore--and the hard life of European peasants was reflected in the tales they discovered. However, once the brothers saw how the stories entranced young readers, they began softening some of the harsher aspects to make them more suitable for children. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RA cornerstone of Western culture since the early 1800s, &&LI&&RGrimm's Fairy Tales&&L/I&&R is now beloved the world over. This collection of more than 120 of the Grimms' best tales includes such classics as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Hansel and Grethel," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Frog Prince," as well as others that are no less delightful.&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LB&&RElizabeth Dalton&&L/B&&R is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Barnard College. She has published fiction and criticism in &&LI&&RThe New Yorker&&L/I&&R, &&LI&&RPartisan Review&&L/I&&R, &&LI&&RCommentary&&L/I&&R, and &&LI&&RThe New York Times Book Review&&L/I&&R.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction by Elizabeth Dalton -- Grimm's fairy tales -- End notes --Inspired by Grimms' fairy tales -- Comments and questions -- Further reading -- Alphabetical listing of the fairy tales.
Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.