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Russian Folk Tales: Volume 5
Paperback
Series: The Complete 627 Afanasyev Edition, Book 5
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 18 2026
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Complete 627 Russian Folktales: A Treasury of Slavic Heritage
From frost-covered forests and boundless steppes to the enduring traditions of the Russian heartland, this monumental six-volume collection opens the door to the vast world of Russian folklore. Meticulously translated and curated, it brings together the enduring tales preserved by the 19th-century folklorist Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev.
The Definitive Collection: The most comprehensive English-language edition of Afanasyev's work to date. It spans the full range of Russian oral tradition, from heroic epics and animal fables to supernatural legends and humorous folk anecdotes.
Literary Elegance: Rendered in clear, modern English, the translation preserves the rhythmic, stark, and oral qualities of the original tales without unnecessary archaisms.
Cultural & Historical Depth: These stories reflect a distinctive worldview shaped by ancient Slavic beliefs, Orthodox Christian influence, and the lived experience of a harsh northern environment.
Universal Resonance: Beyond their cultural origins, the tales explore timeless human experiences-love and betrayal, courage and folly, reward and downfall-that continue to resonate across generations.
Step Into a World of Legend
This collection serves as a gateway into a world inhabited by brave peasant heroes, wise old crones, and enigmatic supernatural beings. Step into the realms of Baba Yaga and the Firebird, where myth and memory intertwine, and where the mysteries of the Russian imagination still echo today.
Discover the definitive treasury of Slavic heritage today.
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