"Russian Folk-Tales" by A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich) Afanas'ev is a collection of stories capturing the heart of Russian folklore through traditional narratives gathered in the 1800s. These stories show the fight between good and evil, the wonder of magic, and important lessons using both normal and magical people. Early collectors wrote down tales told by Russian peasants demonstrating Russia's history of storytelling which are both simple and deep, different than tales from other countries. Quick glimpses of stories are shared with characters such as a princess, a mean stepmother, and a smart peasant who brings the dead back to life, welcoming readers to a world where reality and the supernatural mix, reflecting life’s surprises and moral lessons from a Russian viewpoint.
Russian Folk-Tales
By A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich) Afanas'ev
Within old Russia, discover princesses, cunning peasants, and magical beings as they navigate tales of good versus evil, mirroring life’s unpredictable path.
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About the AuthorAlexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev was a Russian Slavist and ethnographer best known for publishing nearly 600 East Slavic and Russian fairy and folk tales, one of the largest collections of folklore in the world. This collection was not restricted to Great Russia, but included folk tales from what are now Ukraine and Belarus as well. The first edition of his collection was published in eight volumes from 1855 to 1867, earning him the reputation of being the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm.
Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev was a Russian Slavist and ethnographer best known for publishing nearly 600 East Slavic and Russian fairy and folk tales, one of the largest collections of folklore in the world. This collection was not restricted to Great Russia, but included folk tales from what are now Ukraine and Belarus as well. The first edition of his collection was published in eight volumes from 1855 to 1867, earning him the reputation of being the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm.
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