Grimm's Household Tales are the most famous and enchanting collection of fairytales ever written down and published. For the past two centuries, these delightful stories, gathered together by two of Germany's leading academics, have entertained and frightened children and adults alike. The lives of Tom Thumb, Cinderella, Rumplestiltskin, and the Frog Prince form part of our common heritage: they stimulate the imagination and the heart, and linger at the back of our minds for a lifetime. Illustrated by the renowned Arthur Rackham.The world's greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth, and featuring gilt edges and ribbon markers, these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They'll transport readers to imaginary worlds and provide excitement, entertainment, and enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations and have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library, the bedside table or bureau