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Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.

Join Jack and Annie as they research leprechauns and Irish folklore and find out the facts behind the fiction.

A collection of folktales from around the world which demonstrate the triumph of brains over brawn.

A collection of twenty-eight tales from various countries including Japan, Siberia, Egypt, and Australia, which feature gods, mermaids, honeybirds, and many other characters.

A collection of Jewish folktales from around the world, including "The Lamp on the Mountain," "The Witch Barusha," "The Sabbath Walking Stick," and "The Fisherman and the Silver Fish."

A collection of twenty-five traditional tales from countries around the world, including Iran, Brazil, and Greece.

Hopi folktale in which a hummingbird fashioned from a sunflower stalk comes to life and helps two starving children who were left behind in their village when the adults went to search for food.

A description of Inuit culture accompanies a collection of eighteen Inuit folktales from an ancient oral tradition in which animals could take human form and in which magic usually had a part.