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I am looking for a book that includes the original tales from the Grimm Brothers can someone recommend me that book?

Michael Harvey I would also reccomend the Zipes translation. Especially because it is a translation of the first edition which escaped the moralising of later editio…moreI would also reccomend the Zipes translation. Especially because it is a translation of the first edition which escaped the moralising of later editions. If you are looking for a simple and direct retelling then Philip Pullman's versions are just the thing. I have a review of the book on goodreads if you want to get more of a feel of it before buying.(less)

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In the 50s there was a two volume (or at least two companion) edition referred to as the 'green book' and the 'red book', I need details as I'm trying to acquire them (again...sigh); anyone with details?

Nike Sulway You may be referring to two of the so-called coloured fairy books edited by Andrew Lang. The books were first published between 1889 and 1910, and inc…moreYou may be referring to two of the so-called coloured fairy books edited by Andrew Lang. The books were first published between 1889 and 1910, and include a green book (first published in 1892) and a red book (first published in 1890). There are excellent reproductions available, from the rather expensive hardback editions, to ebook versions.

Goodreads has a complete list here: https://www.goodreads.com/series/5528...(less)

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