The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume (eBook)

Brothers Grimm (Autor)

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2023
880 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776243-0 (EAN)

Infos

The "Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume" is a rich compilation that encapsulates the enchanting narrative tradition of European folklore. The literary style is characterized by its succinctness and vivid imagery, employing both whimsical and haunting tones to capture the complexities of human nature. This volume represents not only a quintessential collection of fairy tales—such as 'Cinderella' and 'Hansel and Gretel'—but also serves as a cultural artifact reflecting the social norms and moral undertones of 19th-century Germany. The stories are woven with folkloric elements that explore universal themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, revealing the duality of the human experience in a manner that resonates across generations. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were deeply influenced by their academic pursuits in philology and folklore. Their commitment to preserving oral traditions brought forth these stories into written form, as they researched narrative constructs from rural communities. Their interest in the sociocultural aspects of the tales underscored their belief that stories could serve as moral teaching tools, rooted in the folklore of the German hinterlands. This complete edition is highly recommended for readers of all ages, as it serves as both a nostalgic revival of childhood tales and a scholarly examination of the narratives that have shaped Western culture. Whether returning to beloved classics or discovering the rich tapestry of lesser-known stories, readers will find themselves captivated by the timeless wisdom and imagination within these pages.

Autor

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), were German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and most notably, authors who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore during the 19th century. They are among the most famous storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as 'Cinderella' (Aschenputtel), 'The Frog Prince' (Der Froschkönig), 'Hansel and Gretel' (Hänsel und Gretel), 'Rapunzel', and 'Snow White' (Schneewittchen). Their first collection of folk tales, 'Children's and Household Tales' (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), was published in 1812. This seminal work was expanded over their lifetimes and is best known in English as 'Grimm's Fairy Tales', encompassing over 200 stories, which has been influential across the globe and fundamental in the development of the Western fairy tale tradition. The brothers' literary style combined thorough scholarly research with a unique ability to capture the folkloric spirit within their tales, which often included themes of morality, justice, and at times, dark undertones. Recognized for their rich contributions to literature and linguistics—including pioneering work on the German Dictionary (Deutsches Wörterbuch)—the Brothers Grimm's legacy extends beyond storytelling into the foundation of modern studies of folklore and language.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 23.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Vorlesebücher / Märchen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: Archetypal motifs • Beauty and the Beast • Brothers Grimm anthology • childhood imaginations • children's folklore collection • Cinderella • classic fairy tales • Cultural Preservation • enchanted stories • enchanted storytelling • fairy tale anthology • fantasy adventures • fantasy and magic tales • Folklore and Mythology • German fairy tales • German folklore • Germanic folklore • Grimm's complete works • Hansel and Gretel • Illustrated Fairy Tales • Literary legacy • morality tales • moral lessons • Mythos and enchantment • Narrative folklore • narrative traditions • oral storytelling traditions • Rapunzel • rumpelstiltskin • Snow White • the frog prince • timeless bedtime stories • Timeless Narratives • timeless stories • Whimsical Narratives