About the 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 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
Editions of Russian Fairy Tales
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394730905
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307829764
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russian Fairy Tales about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Russian Fairy Tales?
Fiction > Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
Where can I read a sample of Russian Fairy Tales?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394730905
Is Russian Fairy Tales part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Russian Fairy Tales?
Aleksandr Afanas'ev
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Russian Fairy Tales is available as paperback(ISBN 9780394730905) and ebook(ISBN 9780307829764)
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