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Russian Fairy Tales by Aleksandr Afanas'ev (1976, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100394730909
ISBN-139780394730905
eBay Product ID (ePID)356196
Product Key Features
Book TitleRussian Fairy Tales
Number of Pages672 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Cultural Heritage, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Publication Year1976
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorAleksandr Afanas'ev
Book SeriesThe Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight29.3 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-271176
Reviews"Rambunctious, full-blooded, and temperamental, these stories are tense with action, magical, and human. They are gorgeous." --Eudora Welty "The oral folk tradition in Russia was truly a magic spring [that] flowed inexhaustibly, reviving, consoling, and enlightening all who partook of it . . . These stories have an ingenuity that marks them as uniquely Russian." -- Time "A beautiful book. I recommend it to all readers, young and old, who are interested in the folktale and its unique qualities." --Isaac Bashevis Singer, The New York Times Book Review "Luckily someone garnered these jewels before they were lost [and] bound them into one volume before they disappeared . . . It is filled with action, magic, and humanity." -- St. Louis Globe-Democrat, "A beautiful book. I recommend it to all readers, young and old, who are interested in the folktale and its unique qualities." -- Isaac Bashevis Singer, The New York Times Book Review "Luckily someone garnered these jewels before they were lost, bound them into one volume before they disappeared...it is filled with action, magic, and humanity...." -- St. Louis Globe-Democrat "The oral folk tradition in Russia was truly a magic spring. As in the fairy tale, it flowed inexhaustibly, reviving, consoling, and enlightening all who partook of it... these stories have an ingenuity that marks them as uniquely Russian."
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromFourth Grade
Dewey Decimal398.20947
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisThe 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 Guterman Illustrated by Alexander Alexeieff With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library, Translated by Norbert Guterman A beautiful new paperback edition of a book that has been a perennial favourite for over 50 years - the most comprehensive collection of classic Russian fairy tales available in English. In more than 175 immortal stories, readers encounter thieves and kings; heroes and peasants; terrifying witches and beautiful damsels; enchanting children and crafty animals. Included are the unique Russian characters of Koschey the Deathless, Baba Yaga and the Swan Maiden. A rich robust world of imagination for all ages.
LC Classification NumberGR202.A6613 2006
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- Dec 07, 2022
Great condition. Good story collection.
Book is in excellent condition. Just what I wanted. It did come with the older cover - not the modern pattern but the picture. I actually preferred this one so I was very happy. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 09, 2019
Awesome Bedtime Book
Great Read, my 2 yr old son loves it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 14, 2017
Russian Fairy Tales collected by Afanasyev
This is the now-classic collection of Russian fairy tales. Afanasyev was one of the pioneers in collecting Russian folk tales and fairy tales. The illustrations are excellent, reminiscent of wood-cuts and Russian folk art.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 11, 2024
nice book in good shape...
nice book in good shapeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
