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.

Boss Lion threatens to eat all the inhabitants of the village, until he is outsmarted by B'rer Rabbit.

A collection of nine traditional tales of fright from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and others.

A collection of Norwegian folktales all featuring trolls: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Boy Who Became a Lion, a Falcon, and an Ant, Butterball, The Boy and the North Wind, The White Cat in the Dovre Mountain, The Sailors and the Troll, The Eating Competition, and The Troll with No Heart in His Body.

Presents a collection of ten myths and stories about the moon from a number of different cultures and includes interesting moon facts such as its origin and phases.

A collection of easy-reading tales from the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Yuchi, Natchez, and Seminole Indian tribes.

A retelling of the story of Adam and Eve in which the serpent loses his legs as a punishment for preventing Adam and Eve from freely moving between heaven and earth.

A collection of fairy tales.