This edition of Grimmâs Fairy Tales is a fantastic collection classic stories including such well-known and loved stories as âThe Frog Princeâ, âHansel and Gretelâ, âThe Valiant Little Tailorâ, âCinderellaâ, âSnow Whiteâ, âRumpelstiltskinâ and âBriar Roseâ. It was originally published in 1917 and is decorated with stunning black-and-white illustrations by Louis Rhead. These beautiful images further refine the enchanting storytelling â all presented together in this text. It is a book to be enjoyed by both young and old, a beautiful example of literary and artistic endeavour.The Brothers Grimm (or Die Brüder Grimm), Jacob (1785â1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786â1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors â who together specialised in collecting and publishing folklore during the nineteenth century. The popularity of their collected tales has endured well; they have been translated into more than 100 languages, and remain in print in the present day.Pook Press celebrates the great âGolden Age of Illustrationâ in childrenâs literature â a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrenâs stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.
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