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
Length35h 11m
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
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (23)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length35 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Indian Fairytale Book
2RUSSIAN LEGENDS & FAIRYTALES
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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