{"product_id":"grimm-tales","title":"Grimm Tales by Philip Pullman","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eGrimm Tales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also titled \u003cem data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eFairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version\u003c\/em\u003e, is Philip Pullman’s masterfully retold collection of 50 classic stories originally compiled by the Brothers Grimm. Pullman delivers these tales—ranging from well-known ones like \u003cem data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eRapunzel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eCinderella\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e to obscurer gems such as \u003cem data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eHans‑my‑Hedgehog\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThe Three Snake Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e—in a “clear as water” prose style that emphasizes narrative clarity and emotional resonance. Each story is followed by a rich, concise commentary that offers historical context, intriguing variations, and Pullman’s personal reflections. This edition stands out for respecting the Grimms’ original tone—complete with its dark or vivid elements—while bringing each tale vividly to life for modern readers.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003ePhilip Pullman\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in Norwich in 1946, is one of the most celebrated children’s authors of our time, best known for his epic fantasy trilogy \u003cem data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/em\u003e, which includes \u003cem data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eNorthern Lights\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe Subtle Knife\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/em\u003e—all recipients of prestigious literary awards, including the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Prize\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Beyond his fantasy worlds, Pullman has a deep affinity for folklore and storytelling, which he channels into works like \u003cem data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eGrimm Tales\u003c\/em\u003e with scholarship, wit, and literary finesse\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272523837697,"sku":"2TGG4IY2P-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/GrimmTales.jpg?v=1672832891","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/grimm-tales","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}