RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES (With Original Illustrations)
Picture Tales for Children, Old Peter's Russian Tales, Muscovite Folk Tales for Adults and FablesBy Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, Nisbat Bain, Arthur Ransome
Length36h 24m
About this audiobook
RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES (With Original Illustrations) presents an enchanting compendium of mythic narratives and folkloric magic, unparalleled in its linguistic richness and cultural depth. This collection spans a vast range of literary styles from epic tales steeped in historic lore to whimsical stories that capture the essence of rural Russian life. The included works draw on the timeless tradition of oral storytelling, showcasing the dynamic blend of mysticism, morality, and humanity that characterizes Russian folklore. The anthology, illuminated by original artwork, offers readers a visually stunning gateway into the tales that have shaped Slavic heritage. The editors and contributors, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, Nisbat Bain, and Arthur Ransome are custodians of folklore who have played pivotal roles in preserving and interpreting Eastern European cultural narratives. These figures bring distinct backgrounds ranging from illustrative folklore to scholarly translations, uniting to enrich this collection with a multidimensional perspective. Their collective work mirrors significant movements in folkloristic study and offers a reflection on how such tales contribute to broader cultural and historical understandings. For enthusiasts of myth and folklore as well as scholars of Eastern European literary traditions, RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES is an essential volume. It invites readers to traverse a landscape rich with heroic deeds, enigmatic creatures, and profound lessons, all beautifully framed by accompanying artistic renditions. This anthology not only educates but also delights, promising to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the endurance and evolution of folklore and the dialogues they foster across generations.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length36 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES
2Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones:
3THE COCK AND THE BEAN
4THE GOAT AND THE RAM
5THE HUNGRY WOLF
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6THE PEASANT AND THE BEAR
7THE DOG AND THE COCK
8KING FROST
9THE BEAR'S PAW
10THE BEAR AND THE OLD MAN'S DAUGHTERS
11THE STRAW OX
12THE FOX AND THE BLACKBIRD
13The Fairy-Book:
14THE FROG PRINCESS
15SNEGOROTCHKA
16IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE
17BASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL)
18THE FIRE BIRD
19The Russian Garland: Folk Tales
20STORY OF LYUBIM TSAREVICH AND THE WINGED WOLF
21STORY OF THE MOST WONDERFUL AND NOBLE SELF-PLAYING HARP
22THE SEVEN BROTHERS SIMEON
23STORY OF IVAN, THE PEASANT’S SON
24STORY OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
25ILIYA OF MUROM AND THE ROBBER NIGHTINGALE
26THE RENOWNED HERO, BOVA KOROLEVICH, AND THE PRINCESS DRUSHNEVNA
27THE MILD MAN AND HIS CANTANKEROUS WIFE
28STORY OF THE DUCK WITH GOLDEN EGGS
29STORY OF BULAT THE BRAVE COMPANION
30STORY OF PRINCE MALANDRACH AND THE PRINCESS SALIKALLA
31STORY OF A SHOEMAKER AND HIS SERVANT PRITUITSHKIN
32EMELYAN, THE FOOL
33THE JUDGMENT OF SHEMYAKA
34STORY OF PRINCE PETER WITH THE GOLDEN KEYS, AND THE PRINCESS MAGILENE
35SILA TSAREVICH AND IVASHKA WITH THE WHITE SMOCK
36STORY OF THE KNIGHT YAROSLAV LASAREVICH AND THE PRINCESS ANASTASIA
37Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi
38PREFACE
39THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
40MOROZKO1
41THE FLYING SHIP
42THE MUZHICHEK1-AS-BIG-AS-YOUR-THUMB-WITH-MOUSTACHES-SEVEN-VERSTS2-LONG
43THE STORY OF THE TSAREVICH IVAN, AND OF THE HARP THAT HARPED WITHOUT A HARPER
44THE STORY OF GORE-GORINSKOE1
45GO I KNOW NOT WHITHER—FETCH I KNOW NOT WHAT
46KUZ’MA SKOROBOGATY1
47THE TSAREVNA LOVELINESS-INEXHAUSTIBLE
48VERLIOKA
49THE FROG-TSAREVNA
50THE TWO SONS OF IVAN THE SOLDIER
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