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Selected Tales (Oxford World's Classics),New
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The tales gathered by the Grimm brothers are at once familiar, fantastic, and frightening. They seem to belong to no time, or to some distant feudal age of fairytale imagining. Grand palaces, humble cottages, and the forest full of menace are their settings; and they are peopled by kings and princesses, witches and robbers, millers and golden birds, stepmothers and talking frogs.Regarded from their inception either as simple nursery stories or as raw material for the folklorist, the tales were in fact compositions, collected from literate tellers and shaped into a distinctive kind of literature. This new translation mirrors the apparent artlessness of the Grimms, and fully represents the range of less wellknown fables, morality tales, and comic stories as well as the classic tales. It takes the stories back to their roots in German Romanticism and includes variant stories and tales that were deemed unsuitable for children. In her fascinating Introduction, Joyce Crick explores their origins, and their literary evolution at the hands of the Grimms.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, uptodate bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Selected Tales (Oxford World's Classics)'? A: The main theme revolves around classic fairy tales that explore the familiar yet fantastic elements of human experience, often set in grand palaces or humble cottages and populated by a diverse cast of characters.
- Q: Who are the authors of the tales in this book? A: The tales are gathered and retold by the Brothers Grimm, specifically Jacob Grimm, who are renowned for their contributions to folklore and fairy tales.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on October 4, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Selected Tales (Oxford World's Classics)' contain? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book includes classic tales, it also features less well-known fables and stories that were originally deemed unsuitable for children, making it more suitable for an adult audience or mature readers.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any special features included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes expert introductions, notes to clarify the text, and bibliographies for further study, enhancing the reading experience and providing scholarly context.
- Q: Does this book include an introduction, and who wrote it? A: Yes, the book includes a fascinating introduction written by Joyce Crick, which explores the origins and literary evolution of the tales.
- Q: What genre does 'Selected Tales (Oxford World's Classics)' belong to? A: The book belongs to the Classics genre, specifically focusing on fairy tales and folklore.
- Q: Is this edition a translation or an original compilation? A: This edition is a new translation that reflects the artlessness of the Grimms while representing a range of their stories, including classic and variant tales.