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“Take me as godfather." The man asked, "Who art thou?" "I am Death, and I make all equal." Then said the man, "Thou art the right one, thou takest the rich as well as the poor, without distinction; thou shalt be godfather." Death answered, "I will make thy child rich and famous, for he who has me for a friend can lack nothing.”

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Grimm's Fairy Tales: Complete and illustrated - 211 Tales

Grimm's Fairy Tales: Complete and illustrated - 211 Tales is a definitive compilation of the enduring fairy tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm. The book features a vast array of stories, each accompanied by captivating illustrations, offering readers a rich visual experience alongside the timeless narratives. more

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Jacob Grimm
Jacob Grimm

A renowned German linguist and fairy tale collector, Jacob Grimm is known alongside his brother Wilhelm as one of the Brothers Grimm. Born on January 4, 1785, and died on September 20, 1863, Jacob made significant contributions to the study of German language and folklore, primarily known for his work on the collection of German fairy tales, which would later become the 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'. more

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