Jacob Grimm

Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.

When a witch changes Jorinda into a nightingale, her sweetheart Joringel discovers through a dream how to save her.

More than 200 tales by Brothers Grimm.

210 traditional tales with accompanying explanatory and historical material. For almost two centuries, the stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have been part of the way children -- and adults -- learn about the vagaries of the real world. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow-White, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red-Cap (a.k.a. Little Red Riding Hood), and Briar-Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) are only a few of more than 200 enchanting characters...

Mother Goat rescues six of her kids after they are swallowed by a wicked wolf.

Because of her hateful pride, the king gives his daughter in marriage to the first beggar who comes to the door.

Angry at being forced to keep her promise to a frog, the princess finally resorts to violent action with unexpected results.