CHILDREN'S BOOKS - FAVOURITE GRIMM'S TALES - Illustrated by ANASTASIYA ARCHIPOVA

Description: TALES THAT HAVE THRILLED CHILDREN FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS THERE CAN HARDLY BE A CHILD ANYWHERE who has not read or listened to least some of the wonderful stories by the Brothers Grimm - Jacob and Wilhelm - who first published them in Germany more than 200 years ago. The stories are part of growing up - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, Puss-in-Boots and many others. The stories are never forgotten. While the brothers are celebrated today for their contribution to children's literature, the original intent in publishing them was somewhat more serious. The Grimms studied old texts and collected oral tales as part of their work in preserving history. There were 86 stories in the first edition of 1812 followed by 70 more in a second volume three years later. As the years went by new editions came out with more and more stories until the seventh edition contained 211. The content changed too because of criticism that the stories, prepared in a scholarly way, were not really appropriate for young minds. The fairy tales offered to youngsters today are a bit more gentle than the early versions. They are remembered for a lifetime often because of the evocative illustrations in high quality books such as this one. And this book is special because it has the wonderful and colorful illustrations of the Russian artist Anastasiya Archipova (see examples above). THE BOOK WE OFFER IS FINE CONDITION AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GENTLY READ - IF AT ALL. Books that have been through the hands of lively youngsters tend to show the wear and tear of frequent use - but this one has survived very well indeed with clean and crisp pages, a firm and square glossy hardcover and no signs of previous ownership such as an inscription or bookplate. It includes 17 tales from the Grimm' collection, including Little Red-Cap who, in most other collections, is usually described as Little Red Riding Hood. Recommended for the children in your life - and also for adult readers in the mood for a bit of nostalgia. Grimm's fairy tales have been translated into numerous languages and are part of the collective consciousness of all of us. This book is of gift quality. Publisher: Floris Books ISBN: 0-86315-318-6 Fiction: Fantasy Tales for Kids ++ All books sold by Mackie Books are packaged in bubble-wrap to guard against damage from accidental bumping during shipping. This box set will be shipped in a box. + Click here to see other listings by Mackie Books on eBay, including American and international classics + We ship internationally through eBay's Global Shipping Program. + All the pictures we post with our eBay listings are from actual books in our inventory and are not stock pictures. + We like to get books to you in the condition described above. This means careful packaging - our specialty. + We use recycled material for packaging whenever possible - and we ask our friends to do this too! + TAKE CARE. Guard your health. Find time to read a book. Do the unimportant stuff later.

Price: 17.5 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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