Russian Fairytales & Fables (Illustrated Edition)
Over 125 Stories: Picture Tales for Children, Old Peter's Russian Tales & Muscovite Folk TalesBy Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, Nisbat Bain, Arthur Ransome
Length35h 13m
About this audiobook
Russian Fairytales & Fables (Illustrated Edition) is a rich tapestry of mythical narratives that combine the depth of Russian folklore with enchanting visual artistry. This collection showcases a diverse blend of literary styles, ranging from the poetic to the allegorical, and draws its strength from the thorough reinterpretation of traditional Slavic motifs. The anthology is significant for its inclusion of both well-known and obscure tales, which together offer a comprehensive glimpse into the historical and mythological consciousness of Russia. The illustrations accompanying each story serve not only as visual aids but as integral elements that enhance the storytelling and highlight the nuances of each fable. In exploring themes ranging from heroism and morality to hardship and triumph, this collection stands out for its ability to weave complex cultural threads into accessible and engaging narratives. The editors and translators of Russian Fairytales & Fables, including notable figures like Valery Carrick, W.R.S. Ralston, Nisbat Bain, and Arthur Ransome, bring a diverse array of backgrounds to the anthology, each contributing a unique lens through which these tales can be appreciated. Their collective efforts resonate with 19th and early 20th-century movements in folklore preservation and literary romanticism, capturing the spirit and cultural richness of Russian storytelling traditions. This period saw a heightened interest in national identity and heritage, with folklore emerging as a crucial element in the narrative of nation-building. By presenting these tales, the editors collectively underscore the universal themes of human experience mirrored in Russian folklore while contextualizing them within their specific historical and social milieus. Russian Fairytales & Fables is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in folklore, literature, and the arts. Readers are afforded a rare opportunity to delve into a world where every tale is a reflection of life's complexities as seen through the prism of Russian culture. This edition not only serves as a gateway to the rich tapestry of Russian moral and cultural values but also encourages an intellectual dialogue between the past and present. The collaboration between different scholars in compiling and translating this collection guarantees a multidimensional reading experience that is as educational as it is entertaining.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (304)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length35 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES (With Original Illustrations)
2Russian Fairytales & Fables (Illustrated Edition)
3Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones:
4THE COCK AND THE BEAN
5THE GOAT AND THE RAM
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6THE HUNGRY WOLF
7THE PEASANT AND THE BEAR
8THE DOG AND THE COCK
9KING FROST
10THE BEAR'S PAW
11THE BEAR AND THE OLD MAN'S DAUGHTERS
12THE STRAW OX
13THE FOX AND THE BLACKBIRD
14The Fairy-Book:
15THE FROG PRINCESS
16SNEGOROTCHKA
17IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE
18BASHTCHELIK (OR, REAL STEEL)
19THE FIRE BIRD
20The Russian Garland: Folk Tales
21STORY OF LYUBIM TSAREVICH AND THE WINGED WOLF
22STORY OF THE MOST WONDERFUL AND NOBLE SELF-PLAYING HARP
23THE SEVEN BROTHERS SIMEON
24STORY OF IVAN, THE PEASANT’S SON
25STORY OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
26ILIYA OF MUROM AND THE ROBBER NIGHTINGALE
27THE RENOWNED HERO, BOVA KOROLEVICH, AND THE PRINCESS DRUSHNEVNA
28THE MILD MAN AND HIS CANTANKEROUS WIFE
29STORY OF THE DUCK WITH GOLDEN EGGS
30STORY OF BULAT THE BRAVE COMPANION
31STORY OF PRINCE MALANDRACH AND THE PRINCESS SALIKALLA
32STORY OF A SHOEMAKER AND HIS SERVANT PRITUITSHKIN
33EMELYAN, THE FOOL
34THE JUDGMENT OF SHEMYAKA
35STORY OF PRINCE PETER WITH THE GOLDEN KEYS, AND THE PRINCESS MAGILENE
36SILA TSAREVICH AND IVASHKA WITH THE WHITE SMOCK
37STORY OF THE KNIGHT YAROSLAV LASAREVICH AND THE PRINCESS ANASTASIA
38Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi
39PREFACE
40THE GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
41MOROZKO1
42THE FLYING SHIP
43THE MUZHICHEK1-AS-BIG-AS-YOUR-THUMB-WITH-MOUSTACHES-SEVEN-VERSTS2-LONG
44THE STORY OF THE TSAREVICH IVAN, AND OF THE HARP THAT HARPED WITHOUT A HARPER
45THE STORY OF GORE-GORINSKOE1
46GO I KNOW NOT WHITHER—FETCH I KNOW NOT WHAT
47KUZ’MA SKOROBOGATY1
48THE TSAREVNA LOVELINESS-INEXHAUSTIBLE
49VERLIOKA
50THE FROG-TSAREVNA
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