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relientkaylah 's review for:
The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
This collection of tales is world renowned and for good reason. The tales themselves read very much like an oral telling passed down through generations and the amount collected is impressive. However, the Grimm brothers realized that this was a very rough copy as they have edited and published many many more versions. I really wanted to read the original stories that were told to the Grimms before they infused much of their influence. That being said, there were quite a few stories that repeated one another, which makes sense as a collection of tales from around the country, but didn't make for a very fast paced or intriguing read. My biggest problems with this book probably could have been solved by reading the physical copy rather than listening to the audio version. I recognized/enjoyed some classics but was actually rather appalled by some of the lesser known stories. Most of the stories were fantastical and filled with extraordinary magic, but unfortunately laced with backwards ideas about general roles, class distinctions, and character that just hindered my appreciation.