Russian Fairy Tales -- Aleksandr Afanas'ev, Paperback
Beautifully illustrated, here is the most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English. This comprehensive collection 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. 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 LibraryAuthor: Aleksandr Afanas'ev
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 9/12/1976
Pages: 672
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85 lbs
Size: 9.2" H x 6.1" L x 1.4" W
ISBN: 9780394730905
