Description

An adapted translation of the fantastic treasury of classical Russian folktales. This two-volume anthology brings together thirteen of the most beloved fairy tales from the master collection of Alexander Afanasiev—the great Russian Slavist who compiled nearly six hundred Russian fairy tales and folk stories. Translated by native English and Russian translators and illustrated by a team of modern Russian artists, this publication is uniquely curated by a multinational group of folklore enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Readers will encounter the famous Ivan-tsarevich and Ivan the Fool, Elena the Beautiful, mighty bogatyrs, the villainous Koshe the Undead, and the iconic Baba Yaga. Special footnotes throughout explain unfamiliar heroes, events, and terms within their Russian cultural context.