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.

An easy retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

The fisherman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.

"To repay her father's debts, Mirabelle promises the King that she'll spin his straw into gold. An evil troll agrees to help her for a price. Now, Mirabelle must repay an even greater debt, unless she can guess the terrible creature's name"--Unedited summary from book.

A retelling, set in Africa, of the story of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered.

Two abandoned children come upon a gingerbread cottage inhabited by a cruel witch who wants to eat them.

Retells the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony.

"When their parents leave them in the forest, Hansel and Gretel must find their way home. During their journey, they discover something better--a house made of sugary sweets! Too bad it's owned by an evil, and hungry, old witch"--Unedited summary from book.