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A collection of enchanted forests, clever heroes, dark bargains, and familiar fairy tales.
Woods, cottages, castles, and dangerous roads form the setting for these tales gathered by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Children and wanderers meet magical helpers, impossible tasks, hidden identities, and bargains whose terms matter greatly.
Familiar stories sit alongside less familiar and darker tales. Direct storytelling allows wonder and cruelty to coexist, preserving the strange logic and memorable images of the fairy-tale tradition.
The tales vary greatly in length and mood, making the collection easy to explore story by story. Repeated patterns such as three attempts, unexpected helpers, and broken promises connect the familiar favorites with surprising stories that may be new to the reader.
