Lore Segal was born in 1928 in Vienna, Austria. A renowned writer and translator, she has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with her insightful storytelling and linguistic expertise. Segal's work often explores themes of identity, language, and cultural history, reflecting her rich European heritage and experience as a refugee during World War II.
Twenty-seven newly translated fairy tales from Grimm including many old favorites as well as such lesser-known tales as "The Juniper Tree," "Many-Fur," and "Brother Gaily."