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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition),Used
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*National Bestseller*The acclaimed retelling of the worlds bestloved fairy tales by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Compass and The Book of Dustnow in paperback, and with 3 new tales!Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their first volume of fairy tales. Since then, such stories as Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Hansel and Gretel have become deeply woven into the Western imagination. Now Philip Pullman, the New York Times bestselling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.Here are Pullmans fifty favoritesa wideranging selection that includes the most popular stories as well as lesserknown treasures like The Three Snake Leaves, Godfather Death, and The Girl with No Handsalongside his personal commentaries on each storys sources, variations, and everlasting appeal. Suffused with romance and villainy, danger and wit, Pullmans beguiling retellings will cast a spell on readers of all ages.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm'? A: The book features classic fairy tales that explore themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of human nature, retold by Philip Pullman.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition has 448 pages.
- Q: Is this a hardcover or paperback edition? A: This is a paperback edition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm' is Philip Pullman.
- Q: What is included in Pullman's retelling of the fairy tales? A: Pullman's retelling includes fifty selected fairy tales along with his personal commentaries on each story’s origins and significance.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on October 29, 2013.
- Q: Are there any new tales included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes three new tales not found in previous versions.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for readers of all ages, making it a great choice for both children and adults.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: The product details do not specify if this edition includes illustrations.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of fiction, specifically genre fiction.