Grimms' Fairy Tales

Early in the nineteenth century, Jacob and Wilhel Grimm compiled a collection of stories to preserve the folklore of their native Germany. Forty-three of them - fairy tales, some deliciously dark, that have bewitched readers for generations - are gathered here. Translated into more than 150 languages, there well-loved narratives brim with fearless heroes, humble and hardworking heroines, and treacherous villains, exploring themes of innocence, curiosity, and revenge.

Rich in detail, lyrical in phrase, these masteful translations by Margaret Hunt capture the flavor of the original Grimm Tales. Here are classics such as "Rapunzel", "Hänsel and Grethel", "The Bremen Town-Musicians", "The Wolf and the Seven little kids", "The Fisherman and his Wife", and "Little Snow-White". These cherished fables, created from centuries from centuries-old oral tradition, await rediscovery by children and adults alike.

Dover (2007) unabridged republications of "Grimm's Household Tales with the Author's Notes", translated by Margaret Hunt, originally published by G. Bell and Sons, London, 1884.

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