Grimms' Fairy Tales
(Autor) Brothers GrimmDesigned to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. For the past two centuries, these delightful stories, gathered together and written down by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, have entertained and frightened children and adults alike. The lives of Tom Thumb, Cinderella, Rumplestiltskin and the Frog Prince form part of our common heritage: they stimulate the imagination and the heart, and linger at the back of our minds for a lifetime. They are funny, disturbing, wise and compassionate. They speak of joy and terror, happiness and revenge, love and violence. Arthur Rackham’s masterly illustrations have all been hand-coloured by Barbara Frith, one of Britain’s leading colourists.
Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German academics, linguists, and folklorists who are best known for their collection of fairy tales. Their most notable work, "Grimm's Fairy Tales," contains over 200 stories that have become timeless classics such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Rapunzel."
The Brothers Grimm played a significant role in preserving and documenting German folklore and fairy tales, which were passed down through generations orally. Their literary style focused on storytelling, moral lessons, and the supernatural, appealing to both children and adults.
Their contributions to literature include popularizing fairy tales and shaping the genre of children's literature. The Brothers Grimm's work has had a lasting impact on literature, inspiring countless adaptations, retellings, and interpretations in various forms of media. Their collection of fairy tales remains one of the most famous and influential works in the genre.