They are the stories we've known since we were children. "Rapunzel. " "Hansel and Gretel. " "Cinderella. " "Sleeping Beauty. " But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime.
They're darker and often don't end very happily - but they're often far more interesting. This elegant edition of "Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales" includes all our cherished favorites -"Snow White," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Little Red Cap," and many more - in their original versions. With specially designed end papers, a genuine leather cover, and other enhancements, it's the perfect gift for anyone looking to build a complete home library. Many of these tales begin with the familiar refrain of "once upon a time" - but they end with something unexpected and fascinating!