| Translator |
Ralston, William Ralston Shedden, 1828-1889 |
| Title |
Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore
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| Original Publication |
New York : Hurst & Co., [aft. 1872]
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
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 -- One-Eyed Likho -- Woe -- Friday -- Wednesday -- The Léshy -- Vazuza and Volga -- Sozh and Dnieper -- The Metamorphosis of the Dnieper, the Volga, and the Dvina -- Frost -- The Blind Man and the Cripple -- Princess Helena the Fair -- Emilian the Fool -- The Witch Girl -- The Headless Princess -- The Soldier's Midnight Watch -- The Warlock -- The Fox-Physician -- The Fiddler in Hell -- The Ride on the Gravestone -- The Two Friends -- The Shroud -- The Coffin-Lid -- The Two Corpses -- The Dog and the Corpse -- The Soldier and the Vampire -- Elijah the Prophet and Nicholas -- The Priest with the Greedy Eyes -- The Hasty Word.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore" by W. R. S. Ralston is a collection of folk tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents various skazkas, or Russian folk-tales, drawing from notable collections to showcase the traditions and storytelling heritage of the Russian peasantry. The tales often feature themes of magic, morality, and the intricacies of village life, providing readers with insights into the cultural fabric of Russia. The opening of the collection sets the stage by discussing the evolution and significance of folk-tales in Russian culture. Ralston eloquently compares the folk-tale to Cinderella, emphasizing its journey from obscurity to recognition as a vital part of literary heritage. He reflects on the nature of these stories, highlighting their mythical origins and their capacity to reveal the customs, beliefs, and social dynamics of Russian life. The chapter invites readers to explore the upcoming narratives, promising a rich tapestry of enchanting tales that illuminate the mystical and moral complexities of the human experience in a distinctly Russian context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Russia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22373 |
| Release Date |
Aug 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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