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 Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations) is a carefully curated anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Russian folklore and its timeless influence. The collection offers an array of tales brimming with magic, moral lessons, and the classic battle between virtue and vice. Each tale is artfully complemented by original illustrations that capture the essence of Russian mythical landscapes and characters. This anthology resonates with the diversity of narrative styles—from the poignant fables that provide moral reflections to the whimsical fairy tales that enchant the imagination. It serves as a testament to the enduring significance of storytelling in transmitting cultural values and societal norms. Bringing together the talents of authors such as Arthur Ransome, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, and Nisbat Bain, the anthology showcases a profound dedication to preserving and retelling the folktales that are central to Russian heritage. These authors, celebrated for their contributions to preserving folklore, offer a window into the history and cultural intricacies of Russia. The collection is an intersection of various cultural narratives and historical contexts that provides readers with a deepened appreciation of Russian literary traditions and their global impact. This anthology is an invaluable resource for both enthusiasts of folklore and scholars of cultural studies. It allows readers to explore the depth of Russian folklore through a myriad of tales that reflect a spectrum of human experiences and values. The book invites one to explore a realm where each narrative provides unique insights into the human condition and societal beliefs. Readers will leave with a richer understanding and appreciation of the cultural dialogues fostered within these diverse stories, making it a worthy addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Children's Literature
Length36 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)
69THE STOLEN TURNIPS, THE MAGIC TABLECLOTH, THE SNEEZING GOAT, AND THE WOODEN WHISTLE
2THE COCK AND THE BEAN
70LITTLE MASTER MISERY
3THE GOAT AND THE RAM
71A CHAPTER OF FISH
4THE HUNGRY WOLF
72THE GOLDEN FISH
5THE PEASANT AND THE BEAR
73WHO LIVED IN THE SKULL?
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6THE DOG AND THE COCK
74ALENOUSHKA AND HER BROTHER
7KING FROST
75THE FIRE-BIRD, THE HORSE OF POWER, AND THE PRINCESS VASILISSA
8THE BEAR'S PAW
76THE HUNTER AND HIS WIFE
9THE BEAR AND THE OLD MAN'S DAUGHTERS
77THE THREE MEN OF POWER—EVENING, MIDNIGHT, AND SUNRISE
10THE STRAW OX
78SALT
11THE FOX AND THE BLACKBIRD
79THE CHRISTENING IN THE VILLAGE
12THE FROG PRINCESS
80PREFACE.
13SNEGOROTCHKA
81The Fiend
14IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE
82The Dead Mother
15BASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL)
83The Dead Witch
16THE FIRE BIRD
84The Treasure
17STORY OF LYUBIM TSAREVICH AND THE WINGED WOLF
85The Cross-Surety
18STORY OF THE MOST WONDERFUL AND NOBLE SELF-PLAYING HARP
86The Awful Drunkard
19THE SEVEN BROTHERS SIMEON
87The Bad Wife
20STORY OF IVAN, THE PEASANT’S SON
88The Golovikha
21STORY OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
89The Three Copecks
22ILIYA OF MUROM AND THE ROBBER NIGHTINGALE
90The Miser
23THE RENOWNED HERO, BOVA KOROLEVICH, AND THE PRINCESS DRUSHNEVNA
91The Fool and the Birch-Tree
24THE MILD MAN AND HIS CANTANKEROUS WIFE
92The Mizgir
25STORY OF THE DUCK WITH GOLDEN EGGS
93The Smith and the Demon
26STORY OF BULAT THE BRAVE COMPANION
94MYTHOLOGICAL.
27STORY OF PRINCE MALANDRACH AND THE PRINCESS SALIKALLA
95Ivan Popyalof
28STORY OF A SHOEMAKER AND HIS SERVANT PRITUITSHKIN
96The Norka
29EMELYAN, THE FOOL
97Marya Morevna
30THE JUDGMENT OF SHEMYAKA
98Koshchei the Deathless
31STORY OF PRINCE PETER WITH THE GOLDEN KEYS, AND THE PRINCESS MAGILENE
99The Water Snake
32SILA TSAREVICH AND IVASHKA WITH THE WHITE SMOCK
100The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise
33STORY OF THE KNIGHT YAROSLAV LASAREVICH AND THE PRINCESS ANASTASIA
101The Baba Yaga
34PREFACE
102Vasilissa the Fair
35THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
103The Witch
36MOROZKO1
104The Witch and the Sun’s Sister
37THE FLYING SHIP
105MYTHOLOGICAL.
38THE MUZHICHEK1-AS-BIG-AS-YOUR-THUMB-WITH-MOUSTACHES-SEVEN-VERSTS2-LONG
106One-Eyed Likho
39THE STORY OF THE TSAREVICH IVAN, AND OF THE HARP THAT HARPED WITHOUT A HARPER
107Woe
40THE STORY OF GORE-GORINSKOE1
108Friday
41GO I KNOW NOT WHITHER—FETCH I KNOW NOT WHAT
109Wednesday
42KUZ’MA SKOROBOGATY1
110The Léshy
43THE TSAREVNA LOVELINESS-INEXHAUSTIBLE
111Vazuza and Volga
44VERLIOKA
112Sozh and Dnieper
45THE FROG-TSAREVNA
113The Metamorphosis of the Dnieper, the Volga, and the Dvina
46THE TWO SONS OF IVAN THE SOLDIER
114Frost
47THE WOMAN-ACCUSER
115The Blind Man and the Cripple
48THOMAS BERENNIKOV
116Princess Helena the Fair
49THE WHITE DUCK
117Emilian the Fool
50THE TALE OF LITTLE FOOL IVAN
118The Witch Girl
51THE LITTLE FEATHER OF FENIST THE BRIGHT FALCON
119The Headless Princess
52THE TALE OF THE PEASANT DEMYAN
120The Soldier’s Midnight Watch
53THE ENCHANTED RING
121The Warlock
54THE BRAVE LABOURER
122The Fox-Physician
55THE SAGE DAMSEL
123The Fiddler in Hell
56THE PROPHETIC DREAM
124The Ride on the Gravestone
57TWO OUT OF THE KNAPSACK
125The Two Friends
58THE STORY OF MARKO THE RICH AND VASILY THE LUCKLESS
126The Shroud
59THE HUT IN THE FOREST
127The Coffin-Lid
60THE TALE OF THE SILVER SAUCER AND THE TRANSPARENT APPLE
128The Two Corpses
61SADKO
129The Dog and the Corpse
62FROST
130The Soldier and the Vampire
63THE FOOL OF THE WORLD AND THE FLYING SHIP
131LEGENDS.
64BABA YAGA AND THE LITTLE GIRL WITH THE KIND HEART
132I
65THE CAT WHO BECAME HEAD-FORESTER
133Elijah the Prophet and Nicholas
66SPRING IN THE FOREST
134The Priest with the Greedy Eyes
67THE LITTLE DAUGHTER OF THE SNOW
135II.
68PRINCE IVAN, THE WITCH BABY, AND THE LITTLE SISTER OF THE SUN
136The Hasty Word
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