Grimm and Grimmer

About this book

Fairy stories - bedtime tales for children, amusing diversions for adults, or a peek into the darkest recesses of the imagination? Here, in our third collection of recast tales you will find variety enough to satisfy the most jaded of Grimm devotees. Enter these pages and discover familiar characters in unfamiliar dress – sometimes ancient, sometimes modern, but always provocative. From the macabre to the heroic to the foolish, these are fairy stories in a new – and darker – light. In addition, this volume contains an essay that looks at the Brothers Grimm and their cultural milieu, and analyses their continued relevance and popularity for the modern world.