Grimm Tales
Grimm Tales by Carol Ann Duffy, published by Faber & Faber in 1996, is a unique collection that presents adaptations of eight classic stories from the Brothers Grimm. This first edition spans 128 pages and is written in English. The book is divided into two sections: the first features a fantasy play by Tim Supple, designed for performance with a cast of four men and three women, while the second section includes the adapted texts of the original tales by Duffy.
Readers will find a seamless blend of drama and storytelling in this work, as the play and the adapted tales are intricately connected. The adaptations aim to bring the essence of the Brothers Grimm’s narratives to life, making them suitable for theatrical presentation. The book explores themes inherent in the original tales, offering a fresh perspective on these timeless stories. With its engaging format, Grimm Tales invites readers to experience the magic of classic folklore through both performance and prose.
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Contains two sections. Section 1 is the Fantasy play by Tim Supple called Grimm tales, adaptations of 8 of the Grimm Brother’s tales, designed to be acted with no distinct break between them, with a cast of 4 men and 3 women (with doubling). Section 2 contains the text of the stories adapted from the Brother’s tales by Carol Ann Duffy on which the play is based.
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