Greatest Russian Fairytales & Legends (Illustrated Edition) represents a landmark collection in the rich tapestry of Russian folklore, bringing together an unparalleled assortment of tales that dive deep into the cultural, moral, and mystical heritage of Russia. This meticulously curated anthology spans a range of literary styles from mythic narratives to moral fables, showcasing the diverse storytelling traditions that have been passed down through generations. The inclusion of illustrated editions adds a visual depth to the storytelling, enhancing the reader's experience by bringing these legendary characters and tales to life in vivid detail. Each piece has been selected for its ability to encapsulate the essence of Russian folklore, offering insights into the complexities of human nature and the spirit of the Russian people. The contributing authors and editors, Arthur Ransome, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, and Nisbat Bain, are renowned for their expertise in Russian literature and folklore. Their collective work reflects an in-depth understanding of the cultural, historical, and literary significance of these tales within the broader context of Russian and Slavic studies. The collection benefits immensely from their scholarly rigor and passion for folklore, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Russian cultural history, literary studies, or folklore traditions. Their work situates this anthology at the crossroads of cultural transmission and literary innovation, offering readers a comprehensive journey through the heart of Russian storytelling. Greatest Russian Fairytales & Legends (Illustrated Edition) is an invaluable addition to the library of scholars, students, and enthusiasts of folklore and cultural studies. This anthology invites readers to explore the multifaceted world of Russian fairy tales and legends, offering a unique blend of entertainment, education, and cultural insight. Its diverse range of stories, coupled with scholarly commentary and beautiful illustrations, makes it a compelling read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Russian culture or the universal themes explored in folklore around the world. This collection not only preserves the rich heritage of Russian storytelling but also serves as a bridge connecting past and present, inviting readers into a world where the magical and the mundane intertwine.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Greatest Russian Fairytales & Legends (Illustrated Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Russians very well know how to weave intriguing stories that keep readers hooked till the end. This ebook represents a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated collection of some of the finest Russian fairy and folk tales for people of all ages. Picture Fables for the Little Ones: The Cock and the Bean, The Goat and the Ram, The Hungry Wolf, The Peasant and the Bear, The Dog and the Cock, King Frost, The Bear's Paw, The Bear and the Old Man's Daughters, The Straw Ox, The Fox and the Blackbird. Fairy Tales: Snegorotchka, Fire Bird, Winged Wolf, Self-Playing Harp, Seven Brothers, Ivan, Story of the Golden Mountain, Robber Nightingale, Renowned Hero, Mild Man, Duck with Golden Eggs, Bulat the Brave, Tsarevich and Ivashka with White Smock, Knight Yaroslav and Princess Anastasia, The Golden Mountain, Morozko, Flying Ship, Muzhichek-As-Big-As-Your-Thumb, Tsarevich Ivan, Tale of Little Fool Ivan, Little Feather of Fenist, Peasant Demyan, Enchanted Ring, Brave Labourer, Sage Damsel, Prophetic Dream, Two Out of the Knapsack, Marko and Vasily. Muscovite Folk Tales: The Fiend, The Dead Mother, The Dead Witch, The Treasure, The Cross-Surety, The Awful Drunkard, The Bad Wife, The Golovikha, The Three Copecks, The Miser, The Fool and the Birch-Tree, The Mizgir, The Smith and the Demon, Ivan Popyalof, The Norka, Marya Morevna, Koshchei the Deathless, The Water Snake, The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise, The Baba Yaga, Vasilissa the Fair, The Witch, The Witch and the Sun's Sister, Emilian the Fool, Witch Girl, Headless Princess, Soldier's Midnight Watch, Warlock, Fox-Physician, Fiddler in Hell, Ride on the Gravestone, Two Friends, Shroud, Coffin-Lid, Two Corpses, Dog and the Corpse, Soldier and the Vampire, Elijah the Prophet and Nicholas, Priest with the Greedy Eyes, Hasty Word ...

"Legends, folk tales and fairy tales all had a profound impact on Russian painting of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The Russian artists who dealt with these subjects chose sometimes to paint large canvases in which the greatness and grandeur of the Russian countryside fuses with the magical world of the imagination. The paintings of Viktor Vasnetsov, Nikolai Roerikh, and Mikhail Vrubel, the illustrations of Ivan Bilibin and Elena Polenova, and the works of Vasily Kandinsky register most impressively the worlds of fantasy and the imagination." "This book presents more than 90 illustrations of these fascinating works, while the essays shed interesting light on how these stories contributed to and influenced the visual arts. The book also contains summaries of the fairy tales depicted in these paintings, whereby the reader is given an overview of the major Russian folk tales."--BOOK JACKET.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Greatest Russian Fairytales & Fables (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Russians very well know how to weave intriguing stories that keep readers hooked till the end. This ebook represents a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated collection of some of the finest Russian fairy and folk tales for people of all ages: Picture Fables for the Little Ones: The Cock and the Bean The Goat and the Ram The Hungry Wolf The Peasant and the Bear The Dog and the Cock King Frost The Bear's Paw The Bear and the Old Man's Daughters The Straw Ox The Fox and the Blackbird Fairy Tales: Snegorotchka Fire Bird Winged Wolf Self-Playing Harp Seven Brothers Ivan Story of the Golden Mountain Robber Nightingale Renowned Hero Mild Man Duck with Golden Eggs Bulat the Brave Tsarevich and Ivashka with White Smock Knight Yaroslav and Princess Anastasia The Golden Mountain Morozko Flying Ship Muzhichek-As-Big-As-Your-Thumb Tsarevich Ivan Tale of Little Fool Ivan Little Feather of Fenist Peasant Demyan Enchanted Ring Brave Labourer Sage Damsel Prophetic Dream Two Out of the Knapsack Marko and Vasily Muscovite Folk Tales: The Fiend The Dead Mother The Dead Witch The Treasure The Cross-Surety The Awful Drunkard The Bad Wife The Golovikha The Three Copecks The Miser The Fool and the Birch-Tree The Mizgir The Smith and the Demon Ivan Popyalof The Norka Marya Morevna Koshchei the Deathless The Water Snake The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise The Baba Yaga Vasilissa the Fair The Witch The Witch and the Sun's Sister Emilian the Fool Witch Girl Headless Princess Soldier's Midnight Watch Warlock Fox-Physician Fiddler in Hell Ride on the Gravestone Two Friends Shroud Coffin-Lid Two Corpses Dog and the Corpse Soldier and the Vampire Elijah the Prophet and Nicholas Priest with the Greedy Eyes Hasty Word.....

Baba Yaga is an ambiguous and fascinating figure. She appears in traditional Russian folktales as a monstrous and hungry cannibal, or as a canny inquisitor of the adolescent hero or heroine of the tale. In new translations and with an introduction by Sibelan Forrester, Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales is a selection of tales that draws from the famous collection of Aleksandr Afanas'ev, but also includes some tales from the lesser-known nineteenth-century collection of Ivan Khudiakov. This new collection includes beloved classics such as "Vasilisa the Beautiful" and "The Frog Princess," as well as a version of the tale that is the basis for the ballet "The Firebird." The preface and introduction place these tales in their traditional context with reference to Baba Yaga's continuing presence in today's culture--the witch appears iconically on tennis shoes, tee shirts, even tattoos. The stories are enriched with many wonderful illustrations of Baba Yaga, some old (traditional "lubok" woodcuts), some classical (the marvelous images from Victor Vasnetsov or Ivan Bilibin), and some quite recent or solicited specifically for this collection

Choice collection of 9 classic tales tells of magical beasts, frightful giants, wicked witches, and beguiling creatures of the sea. A delight for fairy tale fans of all ages.