The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)
125+ Stories Including Picture Tales for Children, Old Peter's Russian Tales & Muscovite Folk TalesBy Arthur Ransome, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, Nisbat Bain
Length36h 22m
About this audiobook
The anthology 'The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)' presents a rich tapestry of folklore and mythology, encapsulating the enchanting world of Russian storytelling. This collection embodies a wide range of literary styles, from the whimsical and fantastic to the profound and moralistic, offering readers a remarkable cross-section of the Russian fairy tale tradition. Including captivating original illustrations, the anthology invites both the imaginative child and the discerning adult into a world where magical realism and moral parables intermingle, creating stories that have influenced both Russian and global literature for generations. Collectively, Arthur Ransome, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, and Nisbat Bain illuminate the thematic depth and cultural richness of Russian fairy tales. Their scholarly efforts have gathered stories that resonate with historical and cultural significance, reflecting the oral traditions passed down through generations. Aligning with the romantic nationalist movements of the 19th century, these tales embody the Russian spirit, exploring human virtues and vices, the complexity of nature, and the intricacies of fate. The diverse backgrounds and literary expertise of the contributors provide readers with a well-rounded and insightful exploration of the stories' allegorical meanings and historical contexts. For those enthralled by the mythos of folklore and the evolution of storytelling, this anthology offers an extraordinary opportunity to witness the multiplicity of Russian narrative art. Its educational value lies in its ability to provide a panoramic view of a richly storied cultural legacy, fostering a greater appreciation for the thematic and stylistic diversity of Russian fairy tales. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in this collection, where every tale is an invitation to explore the peculiar wisdom and charm of Russian folk narratives.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (16)
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GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Children's Literature
Length36 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)
2THE COCK AND THE BEAN
3THE GOAT AND THE RAM
4THE HUNGRY WOLF
5THE PEASANT AND THE BEAR
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6THE DOG AND THE COCK
7KING FROST
8THE BEAR'S PAW
9THE BEAR AND THE OLD MAN'S DAUGHTERS
10THE STRAW OX
11THE FOX AND THE BLACKBIRD
12THE FROG PRINCESS
13SNEGOROTCHKA
14IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE
15BASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL)
16THE FIRE BIRD
17STORY OF LYUBIM TSAREVICH AND THE WINGED WOLF
18STORY OF THE MOST WONDERFUL AND NOBLE SELF-PLAYING HARP
19THE SEVEN BROTHERS SIMEON
20STORY OF IVAN, THE PEASANT’S SON
21STORY OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
22ILIYA OF MUROM AND THE ROBBER NIGHTINGALE
23THE RENOWNED HERO, BOVA KOROLEVICH, AND THE PRINCESS DRUSHNEVNA
24THE MILD MAN AND HIS CANTANKEROUS WIFE
25STORY OF THE DUCK WITH GOLDEN EGGS
26STORY OF BULAT THE BRAVE COMPANION
27STORY OF PRINCE MALANDRACH AND THE PRINCESS SALIKALLA
28STORY OF A SHOEMAKER AND HIS SERVANT PRITUITSHKIN
29EMELYAN, THE FOOL
30THE JUDGMENT OF SHEMYAKA
31STORY OF PRINCE PETER WITH THE GOLDEN KEYS, AND THE PRINCESS MAGILENE
32SILA TSAREVICH AND IVASHKA WITH THE WHITE SMOCK
33STORY OF THE KNIGHT YAROSLAV LASAREVICH AND THE PRINCESS ANASTASIA
34PREFACE
35THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
36MOROZKO1
37THE FLYING SHIP
38THE MUZHICHEK1-AS-BIG-AS-YOUR-THUMB-WITH-MOUSTACHES-SEVEN-VERSTS2-LONG
39THE STORY OF THE TSAREVICH IVAN, AND OF THE HARP THAT HARPED WITHOUT A HARPER
40THE STORY OF GORE-GORINSKOE1
41GO I KNOW NOT WHITHER—FETCH I KNOW NOT WHAT
42KUZ’MA SKOROBOGATY1
43THE TSAREVNA LOVELINESS-INEXHAUSTIBLE
44VERLIOKA
45THE FROG-TSAREVNA
46THE TWO SONS OF IVAN THE SOLDIER
47THE WOMAN-ACCUSER
48THOMAS BERENNIKOV
49THE WHITE DUCK
50THE TALE OF LITTLE FOOL IVAN
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