Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) - Softcover
Synopsis
The most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English introduces readers to universal fairy-tale figures and to such uniquely Russian characters such as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, the Swan Maiden, and the glorious Firebird. Beautifully illustrated, the more than 175 tales culled from a landmark multi-volume collection by the outstanding Russian ethnographer Aleksandr Afanas'ev reveal a rich, robust world of the imagination.
Translated by Norbert Guterman
Illustrated by Alexander Alexeieff
With black-and-white illustrations throughout
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
"A beautiful book. I recommend it to all readers, young and old, who are interested in the folktale and its unique qualities." -- Isaac Bashevis Singer, The New York Times Book Review
"Luckily someone garnered these jewels before they were lost, bound them into one volume before they disappeared...it is filled with action, magic, and humanity...." -- St. Louis Globe-Democrat
"The oral folk tradition in Russia was truly a magic spring. As in the fairy tale, it flowed inexhaustibly, reviving, consoling, and enlightening all who partook of it... these stories have an ingenuity that marks them as uniquely Russian."
From the Inside Flap
Nearly 200 characteristic and colorful traditional folk and fairy tales are brought together in the only comprehensive edition available in English. Of the original 1945 edition, Eudora Welty wrote, "These Russian tales are rambunctious, full-blooded and temperamental. They are tense with action, magical and human, and move in a kind of cyclone of speed....These tales are gorgeous."
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPantheon Books
- Publication date1973
- ISBN 10 0394730909
- ISBN 13 9780394730905
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages672
- IllustratorAlexander Alexeieff
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore...
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
Seller: New Legacy Books, Annandale, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: VeryGood. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations! Seller Inventory # 5FSZKJ000700_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_426691743
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales (The Panth
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085091442
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales (The Panth
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00086502539
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales The Panthe
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00086369674
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1973
ISBN 10: 0394730909
ISBN 13: 9780394730905
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.86. Seller Inventory # G0394730909I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1973
ISBN 10: 0394730909
ISBN 13: 9780394730905
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.86. Seller Inventory # G0394730909I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1973
ISBN 10: 0394730909
ISBN 13: 9780394730905
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.86. Seller Inventory # G0394730909I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1973
ISBN 10: 0394730909
ISBN 13: 9780394730905
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.86. Seller Inventory # G0394730909I5N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Russian Fairy Tales
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1973
ISBN 10: 0394730909
ISBN 13: 9780394730905
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Alexander Alexeieff (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.86. Seller Inventory # G0394730909I3N10
Quantity: 1 available