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Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
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1971
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In Hansel and Gretel, a famine has settled over the land. The children of a poor woodcutter are abandoned in the woods by their cruel stepmother who believes she and her husband will starve as a result of providing for the children. Days of wandering lead them to a beautiful cottage made of gingerbread and candy, which the children begin to eat. Lured inside by an old woman who promises hot baths, soft beds and more delicious food, the children are...
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1975
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In The Elves and the Shoemaker a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met and he is able to buy more leather for two more pairs. When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible...
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c1980
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Chosen as one of the New York Times's ten best books in the year of its original publication, this collection immediately won a cherished place among lovers of the tale and vaulted Calvino into the ranks of the great folklorists. Introduction by the Author; illustrations. Translated by George Martin. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
10) The Norse myths
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1980.
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Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds
11) The Golden goose
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c1981
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Simpleton's generosity helps him gain a princess for his bride.
14) Cinderlad
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c1984
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The youngest of three sons does the king's bidding, thereby breaking a spell and winning the hand of the princess, after his two older brothers have failed.
15) The golden goose
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c1984
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A poor woodcutter's son is rewarded for his kindness with the gift of a golden goose, which helps him to win the hand of a princess.
16) Hansel & Gretel
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c1984
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When they are left in the woods by their parents, two children find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.
17) The magic horse
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c1984
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Prince Firuz uses a magic flying horse to help him gain Princess Dura as his bride.
18) Thumbelina
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1984
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A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb has many adventures before falling in love with the King of the Fairy Flowers.
19) Tom Thumb
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c1984
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After misadventures in a bird's claws, a giant's hand, a fish's belly, and the king's soup, a tiny boy wins a small place for himself at the court of the great King Arthur.