Russian Tales: Traditional Stories of Quests and Enchantments
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Rediscover the magic of Russian folktales in a breathtaking illustrated edition. Rediscover the magic of Russian folktales in a breathtaking illustrated edition. This collection of traditional stories will sweep you away to the birch forests and ornate palaces of Russia. You'll meet a mysterious girl born from the snow, a terrifying Baba Yaga, and a series of dauntless heroines and heroes willing to fight dragons and cross fiery rivers. Blending whimsical magic with magnificent drama, these tales come to life alongside intricate contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike. ICONIC STORIES: Russian stories hold a special place in the hearts of fairy tales fans. Unforgettable characters like Baba Yaga and the Fire-Bird have captured imaginations for generations. In this collection, readers are sure to find old favorites and discover something new. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display. Perfect for: • Fans of fairy tales and folklore • Readers with Russian heritage or interested in Russian culture • Illustration and art lovers • Adults and teens • Collectors of illustrated classics • Fans of the illustrator Dinara MirtalipovaPOPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike. ICONIC STORIES: Russian stories hold a special place in the hearts of fairy tales fans. Unforgettable characters like Baba Yaga and the Fire-Bird have captured imaginations for generations. In this collection, readers are sure to find old favorites and discover something new. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display.Perfect for: Fans of fairy tales and folklore Readers with Russian heritage or interested in Russian culture Illustration and art lovers Adults and teens Collectors of illustrated classics Fans of the illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova Review: Extraordinary - Beautiful Book! Review: Good tales - Good tales.
| Best Sellers Rank | #113,154 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Eastern European Literature (Books) #417 in Cultural Heritage Fiction #1,219 in Folklore (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 355 Reviews |
F**.
Extraordinary
Beautiful Book!
E**A
Good tales
Good tales.
A**.
Very fun book
The illustrations are gorgeous and the stories are very fun. I haven’t read through all the book but they are very family friendly. It is written… in a not stricken English way… so the translation is closer to a Russian way of speaking which, I feel, gives it a more authentic story telling feel to it. Highly recommend. It did take forever to get to me. But I had ordered it with an out of print book so it might have come faster had I not done that.
M**L
Beautiful book and stories
I adore this book. It is beautifully made with a gold-embossed cover. The stories are beautifully illustrated as well. And the stories! Oh my, these are the best old fairy tales ever. This would make a wonderful gift for anyone.
D**A
Makes a good present but would not keep for myself
The illustrations are captivating. I wish that the text could match them. The writing is little heavy, some times awkward. Also, unclear who is the translator or the editor. 3 stars for the stories, 5 stars for the illustrations.
A**R
Beautiful book, well put together. Good collection of stories.
Comparative literature of fairy/folk tales of Northern Europe.
C**L
One of the best traditional tales
It was one of the best purchase I've ever had. As an illustrator I always try to find the best book for inspiration and reading. Good choice for fairytale lovers!!! And great illustrations!!!
C**Z
Colección
Este libro y los otros que hacen parte de esta colección de cuentos son muy bonitos y es para cualquier edad, además de tenerlos como un artículo de colección en la biblioteca
J**E
Abimé
Les pages sont toutes gondolées et les coins abimés. Au prix du livre, je m'attendais a de la qualité!
L**A
Beautiful stories beautifully presented
This is a beautiful book! The tales are often a little dark (most good folk tales are in my opinion) but great reads. Obviously this is aimed at younger audiences, so there's a lot of repetition and similarities between characters, but if you are interested in these kinds of stories this won't matter at all and is part of the draw. Each story has a great illustration at the start of each title page, the overall presentation is lovely, I look forward to many rereads!
M**G
Beautiful book
Nicely translated and beautifully illustrated book of fairytales, good introduction to traditional Russian folklore. It might be a bit scary for younger children, who were not brought up with such characters as Baba Yaga, but older children should enjoy it.
R**A
Awesome Book of Unique Tales
Awesome book. I had a book of Russian tales in my childhood and somehow it got lost to time. This book brings back Nostalgic memories back. Beautifully illustrated. The book arrived before the scheduled date. Very Much Pleased to have it. Thank You
A**R
Highly recommend
Excellent book of tales I would highly recommend
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