Grimms Fairy Tales by Brothers Grimm (English) Paperback Book

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful – she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both."'Collected by the German Grimm brothers, these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since they were first published in 1812. The best-known stories such as The Golden Goose, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and Snow-White and Rose-Red remain as popular today as when first told, although there is an underlying darkness and violence to the original stories that has softened over time.

Author Biography

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were best known for publishing collections of folk and fairy tales. Their first anthology, Children's and Household Tales, was published in 1812. They popularized numerous now-classic stories, including Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Rumpelstiltskin, among others.

Long Description

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both." Collected by the German Grimm brothers, these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since they were first published in 1812. The best-known stories such as The Golden Goose, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and Snow-White and Rose-Red remain as popular today as when first told, although there is an underlying darkness and violence to the original stories that has softened over time.

Feature

* Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. * Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: * A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. * A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. * A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Competition: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow And Other Stories (Collins Classics); The Woman In White (Collins Classics); Beatrix Potter Ultimate Collection - 22 Children'S Books With Complete Original Illustrations; Tales Of Mystery And Imagination (Collins Classics); Dracula (Collins Classics). Washington Irving;Hans Christian; Wilkie Collins; Beatrix Potter; Edgar Allan Poe;

Details ISBN0007902247 Author Brothers Grimm Year 2011 ISBN-10 0007902247 ISBN-13 9780007902248 Media Book Publication Date 2011-10-01 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Series Collins Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English Short Title GRIMMS FAIRY TALES Audience Age 8-12 Pages 352 Imprint William Collins Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-10-01 Alternative 9780007480425 DEWEY 398.2094302 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-12-07 NZ Release Date 2012-05-17 We've got this

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