Description

The second volume of the beloved adapted translation of Alexander Afanasiev's treasury of classical Russian folktales. Continuing the anthology of thirteen handpicked fairy tales, this volume brings together the collective work of a multinational group of folklore enthusiasts, translated by native English and Russian translators and illustrated by a team of modern Russian artists. Readers will again encounter the unforgettable characters of Slavic folk tradition—Ivan the Fool, Elena the Beautiful, Koshe the Undead, and the iconic Baba Yaga—accompanied by footnotes explaining their cultural significance. A companion to Volume I and an essential addition to any collection of world folklore.