3.88/5
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2016
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Kindle,Paperback,Mass Market Paperback,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD
Rating: 3.88/5 out of 22528
Publisher: Macmillan Collector's Library
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Designed 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.
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Jan 12, 2008
I was originally was going to give this a 3 because it is uneven strange, and sometimes surprisingly amoral, but then i realized how much I acutally had to say about it, and just how much I enjoyed reading these goofy stories. So bear with me while i recount some of the best and worst stories and some of the strange themes of grimm's fairy tales. (I have to admit, I write these reviews almost entirely for myself)Nov 15, 2018
“Kinder-und Hausmärchen†is a key German contribution to world literature. It comprises about 250 traditional tales, which were collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and first published in 1812, with a second volume dated 1815. Although the most accurate translation of this title would be “Children’s and Household Talesâ€, most English readers know these stories as Grimms’ Fairy Tales, sadly often with the apostrophe misplaced, as “Grimm’s Fairy Talesâ€.Dec 05, 2015
A very good read. Reminds me of my childhood days when my Grandma used to read these fairy tales to me. They are pretty graphic however. I recommend this book to all. Read to your children folks. It will create a love of reading and a thirst for knowledge. Enjoy and Be Blessed.Jan 26, 2018
Grimm’s Fairy Tales, (the apostrophe is as it is printed on the book’s title page and cover) is Richard Adams’s personal selection of nineteen tales, which he made in 1981. This is a large format book with illustrations by Pauline Ellison. Pauline Ellison is a prolific illustrator of books, producing meticulous detailed watercolour images with use of natural colour tones. These paintings are quite busy, and the characters and interiors have a Germanic or East European feel. They are very Grimm’s Fairy Tales, (the apostrophe is as it is printed on the book’s title page and cover) is Richard Adams’s personal selection of nineteen tales, which he made in 1981. This is a large format book with illustrations by Pauline Ellison. Pauline Ellison is a prolific illustrator of books, producing meticulous detailed watercolour images with use of natural colour tones. These paintings are quite busy, and the characters and interiors have a Germanic or East European feel. They are very attractive, and the book displays this art well using glossy paper and printing to a high standard.Jul 20, 2011
I'm glad to have read this, simply because fairy tale plots and themes are used so often in modern literature that it felt good to become acquainted with old versions of the tales and get closer to the original folklore. I also enjoyed picking up on some of the values of the time that come across in the stories.Dec 21, 2012
If you're into stuff like this, you can read the full review.Nov 17, 2009
I couldn't find the edition I had so I went with one that was closest in date.May 05, 2015
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Since Marisa Meyers bases her Lunar Chronicles books on the tale of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White I thought that I re-read these classic fairy tales so I am not in the dark so much about who some of the characters are supposed to be in the books.Jun 05, 2018
Today’s review is going to be a bit different, it is a review of a particular Publisher for the Grimm’s Fairy Tales, folklore and tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm in Germany around the 1800s. Having read the Pantheon version of the Grimm stories, I was already familiar that what Disney turned them into, was not the reality.Apr 11, 2018
I’ve always said I love a good fairy tale. But you know what I’ve realized? I really love longer, more fleshed-out retellings of these choppy, abbreviated originals. Well ... SOME of the originals. Many of these tales are bizarre to the point of ridiculousness and make me wonder what the people were smoking who dreamed them up. I mean, you are definitely high if you’ve decided one of the main characters in your story is a sausage who takes up housekeeping with a bird and mouse. Yep. Good. And. I’ve always said I love a good fairy tale. But you know what I’ve realized? I really love longer, more fleshed-out retellings of these choppy, abbreviated originals. Well ... SOME of the originals. Many of these tales are bizarre to the point of ridiculousness and make me wonder what the people were smoking who dreamed them up. I mean, you are definitely high if you’ve decided one of the main characters in your story is a sausage who takes up housekeeping with a bird and mouse. Yep. Good. And. High. ...moreOct 26, 2015
I am all about fairy tales. I love reading faory tale book even though i read or heard the story 1000 times already. However, this book was the worst fairy tales book i have ever read. Only attractive part i found was the cover and illustrations inside. Poor writing style! I hate giving bad rating but couldn't stop myself for this one!Sep 29, 2013
Read for the Coursera Fantasy & Science Fiction course -- which I think it going to be interesting, perhaps especially because I'm not sure I agree with the set texts or with the course description. Anyway, the Grimms' fairytales are obviously classics, and worth reading for that, though the selection here includes some very similar stories. And, of course, the same kind of logic is shared by most fairytales, so it's similar in that way too. Some of the illustrations in this version are Read for the Coursera Fantasy & Science Fiction course -- which I think it going to be interesting, perhaps especially because I'm not sure I agree with the set texts or with the course description. Anyway, the Grimms' fairytales are obviously classics, and worth reading for that, though the selection here includes some very similar stories. And, of course, the same kind of logic is shared by most fairytales, so it's similar in that way too. Some of the illustrations in this version are quite lovely, though. ...moreApr 19, 2016
This audiobook was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.Apr 17, 2017
I was familiar with the modern adaptations of these classic fairytales, but I’d never read the originals in all their gory glory. I loved the majority of these stories. They’re weird and morally ambiguous. A lot of them end with “They all lived happily ever after, until they died.†The Brothers Grimm are like the 1800s version of Internet trolls. “You like these characters? Well, they’re all dead or miserable now. LOL. U mad?â€Jun 07, 2016
Listened for Fun (Borrowed from the Library)Jun 06, 2012
Ever wonder why we stop reading Fairy Tales!!Jun 01, 2012
"Seven at one blow--that is my way!"Apr 25, 2012
Over the years, I've read a considerable amount of fairytales so I was familiar with most of the stories in this collection (in one form or another). However I was surprised at how dark some of the themes were, especially if they were intended for children. Good always seems to prevail but not in the way we would think. With faithful servants being beheaded and frogs being smashed on walls before their worth emerges, no wonder Disney et al have glossed the stories up to suit modern day Over the years, I've read a considerable amount of fairytales so I was familiar with most of the stories in this collection (in one form or another). However I was surprised at how dark some of the themes were, especially if they were intended for children. Good always seems to prevail but not in the way we would think. With faithful servants being beheaded and frogs being smashed on walls before their worth emerges, no wonder Disney et al have glossed the stories up to suit modern day sensitivities. Not all the stories had happy endings and even those that did were not exactly what I would have called pleasant I have no problem with realistic endings so this didn't bother). One to read first before reading out loud to your six year old.Nov 04, 2016
3.5..........I had been wanting to read Grimm's Fairy Tales for a long time because I kept hearing that Disney really cleaned up these original, gruesome stories. I was actually surprised that it wasn't as macabre as I thought they would be. (then again I am into horror so I guess these would be pretty tame in comparison) They did seem to like the eye plucking thing though. ICK. Some of them weren't even scary at all, just fairy tales. Now this wasn't the complete works of the Brothers Grimm so 3.5..........I had been wanting to read Grimm's Fairy Tales for a long time because I kept hearing that Disney really cleaned up these original, gruesome stories. I was actually surprised that it wasn't as macabre as I thought they would be. (then again I am into horror so I guess these would be pretty tame in comparison) They did seem to like the eye plucking thing though. ICK. Some of them weren't even scary at all, just fairy tales. Now this wasn't the complete works of the Brothers Grimm so maybe they have other gruesome stories that I didn't catch. Either way I still liked it and I liked hearing the original Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and other stories. But what can I say, I grew up with Disney so I'll always default to the Happiest Place on Earth. :) Lol! ...moreMay 01, 2018
Ahhh... Classic fairy tales... They are so magical!!!Jul 29, 2015
Dear my future kids,Jul 18, 2016
32 original-style tales with lots of matter-of-fact violence and magic. Each one has a cautionary moral.Feb 26, 2016
I love traditional tales, portuguese, english, german, russian, etc. And it's quite interesting to see that same tales that are told here have similar versions across the world. Usually my favourite stories are not the most known ones. Bellow it's a list of my favourites of this book.Nov 28, 2017
I honestly love fairy tales so much. Like, soooooooooo much. And this book was no exception. I feel like most variations of fairy tales today are filled with plot holes. *cough, cough* Cinderella *cough, cough* But for once I found a version of Cinderella that I could enjoy! These fairy tales have far fewer plot holes. I recommend to everyone, because honestly, who doesn't like fairy tales?Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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