Lizzette Hauck: Love love love this book!
lost it in a house and repurchased because it is That amazing. Beautiful book. Reads like a lot of care went into its compiling.
United States on Mar 09, 2020
BLD: I've loved the Grimm Brothers since I was a very small child, and I had this book in junior high. Sadly, I lost it. So I repurchased it!! I love that it's hardcover, and I love that it has so many of their stories in it. I have a few books on them that only contain a handful of stories but this one has soooo many! And it's annotated. As someone with an English lit degree, I like to make my own analysis of a story, but I do enjoy seeing others' perspectives and comparing them to my own. Love this book!!
United States on Nov 05, 2015
V V Saichek: This is a beautifully put together book. It is large and gorgeous, with charming illustrations from past illustrators of this seminal work. The stories are lightly annotated which adds to the richness and the tales themselves are from the Brother's Grimm, not some hoo-ha who thinks it's necessary to pull out "the bad parts". I have read several versions of this work and this is one of the best. Get it for your children get it for yourself . . . it will transport you into an altered world that is instantly recognizable.
United States on Mar 04, 2014
Dr.L.: I've always want to know the truth about some of the fairy tails I've heard as a kid. it seems that most were watered down from the original writings. i guess this was done so as to not scare the crud. Well, this book tells the whole story. A large book that contains several of the classics, like Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella, and some not so classic like The White Snake. A large, heavy and nicely illustrated in black and white sketches. The best thing about this book is that it is annotated, so you get lots of great information and links to other stories and myths. Great edition and well worth the price. Not for kids, just us big kids.
United States on Nov 29, 2013
Ms Vai: The edition of the book is fabulous - from the lush looking dusk jacket to the dark navy covers of the book it's an absolute pleasure and luxury that one feels from the very first touch.The stories are also great - many of which were excluded in the previous Brother's Grimm editions due to it's contents. Therefore, one can say that the book is primarily dedicated to the adults. Stories feature extensive footnoting, which is helpful for a curious reader.
Our family got this book for baby's first Christmas, as we wanted something that would accompany her for many years to come. It is a meaningful book, looks very sturdy, is heavy and large, but these may very well be the reasons why it should be appreciated and loved in many families.
Simply a breath of fresh air in comparison with all the Disney Princesses stories.
Highly recommended for young and for old.
United Kingdom on Sep 03, 2013
Geimle Burzeen: I've heard the annotator on NPR (Terry Gross's Fresh Air). The woman is more knowledgable on fairy tales than any of us has to be. Hence the book is a treat. We're all seeing these stories everywhere in pop culture. I've seen how they pop up in less known but still interesting works (Middleton's "Grimm's Last Fairy Tale", Anfuso's "Oz House"). Those works and this one mutually re-enforce each other. They are richer when you read these. These old tales are renewed when you read theirs. The fairy tale is not a static thing. it wasn't meant to be. i find this book gives us a sense of the living fairy/folk tradition! Oz House ; Grimm's Last Fairytale: A Novel
United States on May 17, 2013
loops: For someone familiar with the well-known Grimm's Tales there is a treat in store as this volume puts these in a context as well as introducing several of the lesser-known tales. Many of these are dark enough to satisfy those who relish the grim of the Grimm. Beautiful illustrations and a gorgeous cover add to the pleasure of settling down with a copy of this in your lap. Candlelight optional....
Incidentally, I gave this as a gift and the recipient (an adult) is delighted and has been immersing himself in it.
United Kingdom on Apr 28, 2013
Lucas Turnbull: You might be worried that a book with the name "Grimm" in it may make for some poor foreshadowing, but this transaction was anything but!
Not only was shipping fast, but the book came in immaculate condition!
I would definitely come back for all and any of my texticular needs!
Canada on Mar 15, 2013
Ted Godwin: While I have not yet had time to read the whole thing I have enjoyed the book so far. What is more important to me is that it is a wonderful looking book that seems sure to become a keepsake for our family. The heavy, solid binding is gorgeous. The notes to the stories are entertaining and educational.
Canada on Jan 02, 2013
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| Total Reviews | 7 reviews | 337 reviews | 571 reviews |
| Fairy Tales (Books) | Fairy Tales | ||
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company; The Bicentennial edition | 47North | 47North |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 331 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 10,266 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 13,003 ratings |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Children's Literary Criticism (Books) | Children's Literary Criticism | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #99 in Children's Literary Criticism #209 in Fairy Tales #3,258 in Folklore | #743 in Historical Fantasy #932 in Folklore #2,301 in Romantic Fantasy | #1,410 in Historical Fantasy #1,775 in Folklore #4,085 in Romantic Fantasy |
| Item Weight | 3.6 pounds | 8.5 ounces | 10.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 9 x 1.8 x 10.4 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393088861 | 978-1542019606 | 978-1542019613 |
| Folklore (Books) | Folklore | Folklore | Folklore |
| ISBN-10 | 0393088863 | 1542019605 | 1542019613 |
| Hardcover | 552 pages |
United Kingdom on Jul 13, 2021