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
Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
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Author: Aleksandr Afanasev
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 784497390010
Details:
Author: Aleksandr Afanasev
Brand: Pantheon
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Reissue
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 672
Release Date: 12-09-1976
Part Number: 9780394730905
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780394730905
