They saw their work in gathering the fairy tales of Europe as an
academic exercise, but the Brothers Grimm-aka German folklorists and
linguists JAKOB (1785-1863) and WILHELM GRIMM (1786-1859)-are today
remembered best as tellers of dark stories for children. Here, in one
compact volume, are 53 of the most beloved of the stories they
assembled, from well-known ones such as "The Sleeping Beauty," "The Frog
Prince," "Rapunzel," and "Hansel and Grethel" to more obscure ones
including "The Rabbit's Bride," "Six Soldiers of Fortune," "Faithful
John," and "The Three Spinsters." A treasury of classic stories, this
replica of an 1886 edition-translated by English writer LUCY CRANE
(1842-1882), with beautiful line drawings by her brother, William
Crane-will delight children and adults alike.