Zipes's introduction gives important historical context, and the book includes the Grimms' prefaces and notes. When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Childrens and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as. Indeed, this is what makes the tales from the 18 editions unique-they reflect diverse voices, rooted in oral traditions, that are absent from the Grimms' later, more embellished collections of tales. A delight to read, The Original Folk and Fairy. Esteemed fairy tale scholar Jack Zipes offers accessible translations that retain the spare description and engaging storytelling style of the originals. Zipess introduction gives important historical context, and the book includes the Grimms prefaces and notes. For the very first time, The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm makes available in English all 156 stories from the 18 editions. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised in content and style. (edited for length) When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world.
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