The Annotated Brothers Grimm

Publication of the Grimm's Children's Stories and Household Tales in 1812 brought the great European oral folk tradition into print for the first time.

The Annotated Brothers Grimm, edited by Maria Tatar, pairs favorites such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and Rapunzel with additional tales including Four Clever Brothers, The Water of Life, The White Snake, and The Old Man and His Grandson. The book features a rich selection of illustrations, many in color, by artists such as George Cruikshank and Arthur Rackham; annotations that explore the historical origins, cultural context, and psychological effects of the tales; and a biographical essay on Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.