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Grimm Tales
- For Young and Old
- Narrated by: Sam West, Philip Pullman - introduction
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his 50 favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a 'clear as water' retelling, in his unique and brilliant voice.
From the quests and romance of classics such as 'Rapunzel', 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella' to the danger and wit of such lesser-known tales as 'The Three Snake Leaves', 'Hans-My-Hedgehog' and 'Godfather Death', Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story's background and history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, and become part of our collective storytelling imagination.
These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid and engaging yet. Pullman's Grimm Tales of wicked wives, brave children and villainous kings will have you listening, listening intently and listening again for many years to come.
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- Ashley J. Farraway
- 18-01-24
Excellent narration
The narrator was superb and kept the various stories and characters distinctly unique. I highly recommend this.
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- Kim
- 25-10-23
Maybe the best book I’ve bought on Audible!
The best book? Well, I put it on at night with a 30 min timer and I’ve never got to 30 mins without falling asleep. It’s not because it’s boring just so relaxing. I love hearing these real ‘fairy stories’ where there is rarely a happy ending and people are having their hands cut off, having sex in towers, having illegitimate children, being given poison, wearing white hot iron shoes and dancing until they die. Disney it’s not. I had no idea the brothers Grimm wrote as their namesake. It’s not for kids but fantastic. Must have re-listened at least 4 times now. This one’s a keeper.
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- Fuzzie
- 24-04-23
nice modernisation
really enjoyed Pullman's take in telling in real time, the humour was a great touch while still staying true to the source. I prefer my physical copy, but it's great to have them told to you
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- anthony
- 24-04-23
creepy, rudimentary, unpleasant
dark but not in a fun or interesting way. birds pecking out eyeballs and animated sausages lolll it's just not my vibe sorry. I was expecting something different I guess cos it's Phillip paulman but no sorry this book is gross.
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