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The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales

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Classics Fantasy Fiction

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Josef Scharl, Padraic Colum, Joseph Campbell, Margaret Raine Hunt, James Stern

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4.31 (116.3K ratings)
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description 880 pages

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Josef Scharl, Padraic Colum, Joseph Campbell, Margaret Raine Hunt, James Stern holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 116.3K reader ratings. First published in 1812. The book spans 880 pages.

About The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

Originally titled Children’s and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them. 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and what better way to celebrate than to include all 211 stories into the Knickerbocker Classic Series?Featuring all your favorite classics, including “Hansel and Gretel,” “Cinderella,” “The Frog Prince,” “Rapunzel,” “Snow White,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” and dozens more, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales is also accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles.The third title in the Knickerbocker Classic series has 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy and will also feature a full-cloth binding, ribbon marker, and will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection.Also includes a selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator, Arthur Rackham.

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Author Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Josef Scharl, Padraic Colum, Joseph Campbell, Margaret Raine Hunt, James Stern
Published 1812
Pages 880
Genres Classics, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.31 / 5.00
Total Ratings 116,324

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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116.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.31, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations. With 116.3K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.31
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales?

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is categorized as Classics, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales worth reading?

Based on 116.3K reader ratings, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales?

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales has 880 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales?

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales was written by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Josef Scharl, Padraic Colum, Joseph Campbell, Margaret Raine Hunt, James Stern. It was first published in 1812.

What is the ISBN for The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales?

The ISBN-13 for The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is 9780394709310.0.

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