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Translated by Norbert GutermanIllustrated by Alexander AlexeieffIn this most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English we meet both universal fairy-tale figuresâthieves and heroes, kings and peasants, beautiful damsels and terrifying witches, enchanted children and crafty animalsâand such uniquely Russian characters as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, theâŚ
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1 author picked Russian Fairy Tales as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Koshchei the Undying, Vassilia the Beautiful, the Firebird, and Father Frost whispering through the forest: "Are you cold, my children? Are you cold?" The fairy tales of Russia, like their folk art, are beautiful and jewel-coloured.
My own fairy tale book was partly inspired by the Russian tale of Sister Alenushka and Brother Ivanushka, where the little boy is told he must not drink water from the hoof-print of a goatâbut he does, and turns into a goat!
There are Russian tales of ambitious cats, grumpy bears, and snakes who marry princesses. These vivid tales have inspired artists, playwrights,âŚ
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