Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

Type

Book

Authors

Aleksandr Afanas'ev

Tags

Multicultural, Cultural Heritage, Anthologies, Mythology & Folk Tales, Fantasy, Short Stories, Russian, Collections, Fairy Tales, Anthologies & Short Stories

Description

The most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English introduces readers to universal fairy-tale figures and to such uniquely Russian characters such as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, the Swan Maiden, and the glorious Firebird. Beautifully illustrated, the more than 175 tales culled from a landmark multi-volume collection by the outstanding Russian ethnographer Aleksandr Afanas'ev reveal a rich, robust world of the imagination.Translated by Norbert GutermanIllustrated by Alexander AlexeieffWith black-and-white illustrations throughoutPart of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library - from Amzon

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