![]() ![]() ![]() With a brilliant introductory essay by A. Nearly two hundred images of exquisite beauty, many of them new to this edition by artists such as George Cruikshank, Gustave Doré, Kay Nielsen, and Arthur Rackham are reproduced alongside the stories. Tatar s own translations are accompanied by insightful annotations that search for origins, uncover cultural complexities, and explore psychological effects. ![]() ![]() Perhaps most noteworthy is Tatar s decision to include tales excised from later editions, including a number of "adult" stories that were removed once the Grimms realized that parents were reading the stories to children. Readers young and old will encounter popular classics, including "Little Red Riding Hood, " "Cinderella, " "Snow White, " and "Rapunzel, " while discovering some of the lesser known yet equally captivating stories such as "Four Artful Brothers, " "The Water of Life, " and "The White Snake, " all new to this edition. 10.4 X 9.1 X 1.9 inches 576 pages Drawing from the final authoritative version in the mid-nineteenth century, Tatar, an internationally recognized scholar in the field of folklore and children s literature, has translated and provided commentary for more than fifty Grimm stories, judiciously selecting tales that resonate with modern audiences and reveal the broad thematic range of the Grimm canon. Tight square unmarked book in crisp dust jacket with a pinprick to rear panel. ![]()
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