This classic collection of folktales and fables features beloved stories from Aesop, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen. Each story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and informative introductions and notes, providing historical context and insights into the meaning and symbolism of the tales. This volume is a must-have for anyone who loves timeless stories that entertain and inspire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.