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Grimm Tales : For Young and Old

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Timeless fairy tales reimagined with Pullman's charm.

If you're a fan of both classic fairy tales and exquisite storytelling, Philip Pullman's retelling of Grimm's tales is just for you. Pullman's narrative brilliance breathes new life into these familiar stories, casting them in a light that's both fresh and deeply resonant with their original darkness and whimsy. These tales are not just rewritten; they are revived with commentaries that add layers of historical and cultural understanding. It's like re-discovering your favorite stories all over again, with a wise and insightful guide at your side.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Grimm Tales : For Young and Old

Regular price ₱440.55 ₱292.05 34% off
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ISBN: 9780141442228
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2013-09-05
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Classics, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 22441 readers)

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In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a'clear as water' retelling, in his unique and brilliant voice.From the quests and romance of classics such as 'Rapunzel', 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella' to the danger and wit of such lesser-known tales as 'The Three Snake Leaves', 'Hans-my-Hedgehog' and 'Godfather Death', Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story's background and history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, and become part of our collective storytelling imagination.These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid and engaging yet. Pullman's Grimm Tales of wicked wives, brave children and villainous kings will have you reading, reading aloud and rereading them for many years to come.
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Timeless fairy tales reimagined with Pullman's charm.

If you're a fan of both classic fairy tales and exquisite storytelling, Philip Pullman's retelling of Grimm's tales is just for you. Pullman's narrative brilliance breathes new life into these familiar stories, casting them in a light that's both fresh and deeply resonant with their original darkness and whimsy. These tales are not just rewritten; they are revived with commentaries that add layers of historical and cultural understanding. It's like re-discovering your favorite stories all over again, with a wise and insightful guide at your side.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.