The Original Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

This edition offers the tales in their original form – without adaptation and censorship. Medieval stories were not intended for bedtime reading to children. In them, the evil stepmother eats the innards of Snow White to regain youth and beauty,... Death becomes the godmother of peasant children, and Cinderella's sisters chop off their feet for marriage. The tales are illustrated with graphics by Victoria Iva, created specifically for this edition. As well as classic engravings and illustrations of the 19th century, including colored inserts. This edition offers the tales in their original form – without adaptation and censorship.• Classic engravings will create an effect of full immersion in the atmosphere of horror and mystique. • The author's illustrations by Victoria Iva make this edition a unique collectible item. • The sturdy matte cover with lacquer patterns, designer dust jacket, thick white paper, and ribbon bookmark will deliver tactile and visual pleasure. • An ideal gift for fans of horror and mystique, as well as admirers of Howard Lovecraft, Stephen King, and Neil Gaiman.