An anthology that covers Russian folktales, legends, and anecdotes. It contains 114 tales that represent various genres found in the Russian tradition dating from the... Læs mere
This introduction to the Russian folktale considers the origin, structure and language of folktales; tale-tellers and their... Læs mere
This introduction to the Russian folktale considers the origin, structure and language of folktales; tale-tellers and their... Læs mere
Presenting tales translated into English and classified 850-999, this sixth volume describes the travails of young people who are seeking... Læs mere
These stories of magic and heroism are the best-known and best-loved folktales of Russia. A wondertale tells of a young person's first venture into a perilous world, where he or she must solve a riddle, pass a test of character, or perform a heroic feat.
A concluding installment of a multi-volume work that makes available to English readers a rich folktale... Læs mere
Richly represented in the Russian folktale tradition, the legends in this work are religious tales in a peasant village setting. Among the standard... Læs mere
These stories of heroism and magic, and of terrifying encounters with Baba Yaga, Zmei the serpent and Koschchei the Immortal, represent at least one example of every wondertale type known in Russia.