A Brave Youth and a Fair Maiden. Russian Fairy Tales

A Brave Youth and a Fair Maiden. Russian Fairy Tales
Author: Aleksandr Afanasyev
Publisher: Parallel Worlds' Books
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780992139100

Allow yourself to be swept away into the enchanted world of old Russia. Five of Russia's best fairy tales are offered in this new translation of Aleksandr Afanasyev's prose. Meet such time-honored characters as the Firebird, Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, and Koshchey--the frightening monster who is vanquished by the brave Ivan Tsarevich. Children and adults alike are enchanted by these tales, and each provides an opportunity to discuss choices and consequences. This new volume includes classic artwork in brilliant colors from Ivan Bilibin, illustrator and stage designer for Ballets Russes. Dive into these delightfully illustrated tales--you will not be disappointed!

A Brave Youth and a Fair Maiden. English/Russian Bilingual Edition

A Brave Youth and a Fair Maiden. English/Russian Bilingual Edition
Author: Aleksandr Afanasyev
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2013-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781493682713

The book is aimed to assist students, scholars and others wishing to improve their language skills in Russian or English. Allow yourself to be swept away into the enchanted world of old Russia. Five of Russia's best fairy tales are offered in this new translation of Aleksandr Afanasyev's prose. Meet such time-honored characters as the Firebird, Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, and Koshchey--the frightening monster who is vanquished by the brave Ivan Tsarevich. Children and adults alike are enchanted by these tales, and each provides an opportunity to discuss choices and consequences. This new volume includes classic artwork in brilliant colors from Ivan Bilibin, illustrator and stage designer for Ballets Russes. Dive into these delightfully illustrated tales--you will not be disappointed!

Russian Fairy Tales

Russian Fairy Tales
Author: W. R. S. Ralston
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Russian Fairy Tales by W. R. S. Ralston: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Russian folklore with W. R. S. Ralston's "Russian Fairy Tales." This collection introduces readers to the captivating stories, magical beings, and moral lessons of Russian folk narratives. Key Aspects of the Book "Russian Fairy Tales": Rich Folklore: The book presents a diverse array of Russian fairy tales, showcasing the cultural diversity and storytelling traditions of Russia. Magical Narratives: "Russian Fairy Tales" features tales of magical creatures, brave heroes, and enchanting adventures that captivate the imagination. Moral Themes: These stories often convey moral lessons and ethical values, making them not only entertaining but also instructive. W. R. S. Ralston was a British scholar and folklorist known for his expertise in Russian folklore. His collection of Russian fairy tales preserves the rich oral tradition of Russian storytelling for generations to come.

Russian Fairy Tales (Illustrated by Ivan Bilibin)

Russian Fairy Tales (Illustrated by Ivan Bilibin)
Author: Alexander Afanasyev
Publisher: The Planet
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-12-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1908478551

A richly illustrated collection of Russian folk tales: Tsar Saltan; Vasilisa the Beautiful; Maria Morevna; The Feather of Finist the Falcon; Shmat-Razum; The Frog-Tsarevna; Tsarevich Ivan, the Firebird and the Grey Wolf. The illustrations included in this edition were created in the early 20th century by Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin, a famous Russian illustrator and stage designer, who was inspired by Slavic folklore throughout his career. He was a prominent figure in the artistic movement Mir Iskusstva and contributed to the Ballets Russes. The tales were recorded by the renowned folklorist Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev (1826-1871), who collected and published more than 600 Russian folk tales in the middle 19th century.

The Firebird and Other Russian Fairy Tales

The Firebird and Other Russian Fairy Tales
Author: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1978
Genre: Ballets
ISBN:

Retells four Russian folk tales: The Firebird, Vassilissa the Fair, Maria Morevna, and The Snow Maiden.