The folk tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm conjure up a world of spells and bewitchment, outwitted villains and cruel stepmothers, animal bridegrooms and enchanted princesses. Stories such as "Hansel and Gretel" and "The Robber Bridegroom" depict the dangers lurking in dark forests, and others, including "Briar-Rose" and "Snowwhite", show young beauties punished by unforgiving sorceresses. "The Frog King" tells of a rash promise made by a haughty princess, a fortune is won by a soldier in "The Blue Lamp", while in "Thickasathumb" a childless couple's wish for a baby is granted with unexpected results.
- ISBN10 0140455434
- ISBN13 9780140455434
- Publish Date 30 November 2006
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 4 May 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
- Imprint Penguin Classics
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 432
- Language English