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Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Title: Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Genre: Classic fairy tales

Pages: 326

Rating: 5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: TBR Pile; Monthly Motif - March Fairy Tales; Well Rounded Reader - Fairy Tales; Back to the Classics -- Translation

We've all heard of the Brothers Grimm.  Their versions of the original tales are probably the most popular in Europe and America.  These are the ones that Disney used as a basis for their animated features.  Re-reading them, I was struck with how clean and happy their are.  I kept forgetting that these weren't the old stories, but a more family friendly version.  As such, I was a bit disappointed.  However, I still enjoy a nice fairy tale before bedtime.  For their longevity and appeal, I rate this collection 5 stars.