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Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
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In The Elves and the Shoemaker a poor shoemaker prepares his last piece of leather to work on before turning in for bed. In the morning, he is amazed to find the shoes already made. Selling these to a grateful customer, his financial obligations are met and he is able to buy more leather for two more pairs. When these are completed overnight in a similar fashion he stays awake to solve the mystery. Learning that a team of naked elves are responsible...
10) Rapunzel
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A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.
11) Rapunzel
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Kept captive in a tower, Rapunzel has hair that reaches from the highest window down to the ground. This does not prevent Prince Egmund from loving her, but there is a problem. Frau Gothel, the sorceress, wants Rapunzel all to herself and does not want to share her with the prince.