Name: Russian Fairy Tales
ISBN: 9780394730905

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Russian Storyworlds

A generous gathering of Russian tales, where familiar fairy-tale figures meet distinctly Russian characters.

Come here for

Universal fairy-tale figures alongside Baba Yaga, Koshchey, and the Firebird.

Expect

More than 175 tales from Aleksandr Afanas’ev’s landmark collection.
Black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Book Details

Authors: Aleksandr Afanas'ev
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published: September 12, 1976
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Country & Ethnic Folktales · Fairy Tales & Folklore
Reading lane: Country & Ethnic Folktales

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Publisher Categories

Fantasy Anthologies
Fairy Tales & Myths
Cultural Heritage Fiction

About This Book

Beautifully illustrated, here is the most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English. This comprehensive collection 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. The more than 175 tales culled from a landmark multi-volume collection by the outstanding Russian ethnographer Aleksandr Afanas'ev reveal a rich, robust worl...

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Beautifully illustrated, here is the most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English. This comprehensive collection 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. 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 Guterman Illustrated by Alexander Alexeieff With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library