Long cold winter nights make for good story telling, so it's scarcely surprising that some of the world's most wonderful fairy tales come from Russia. Soar through the air in 'The Flying ship', feel the frost freeze your bones in 'The Strange Bridegroom', sail the seven seas in a ship with patchwork sails in 'The Salt Mountain'. These are stories guaranteed to delight in another outstanding edition of Classic Children's Stories. The Flying Ship; The Frog Princess; The Strange Bridegroom; The Salt Mountain; The Little Duck; The Dragon Slayer; The Little Scarlet Flower.
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"seriously there is nothing more weird and bewildering and beautiful than russian fairy tales. first of all the titles are incredible. "if you don't like it, don't listen" is a classic example. the way they end is my favorite part. often the story is clipped short by: "i was there, i drank mead with the king and it got in my beard but did not spill into my mouth." or other such brilliance. and baba yaga and her chicken-leg hut? don't even get me started." — oh (5 out of 5 stars)
"seriously there is nothing more weird and bewildering and beautiful than russian fairy tales. first of all the titles are incredible. "if you don't like it, don't listen" is a classic example. the way they end is my favorite part. often the story is clipped short by: "i was there, i drank mead with the king and it got in my beard but did not spill into my mouth." or other such brilliance. and baba yaga and her chicken-leg hut? don't even get me started."
" i am a sucker for fairy tales in general, but this collection gives me insight into gogol's imaginative workings... absurdities, odd, cruel, dry humor... and excellent illustrations to boot... "
" Best and most complete source of Russian fairy tales that I've found. "
" Although this book contains many variants of typical tales collected by Afanasyev, leading to some repetition, it exhibits the art and beauty of Russian folklore. "
" absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in fairy tales or russia... "
" This was THE MOST exciting book my mother ever read us in the remote Pacific islands! It was so stimulating to our young imaginations!! All my siblings also remember this book - though not specific stories, just scenes (it WAS a long time ago now!) - which means something too. HIGHLY recommend for children!! "
" Beautimous. They bugger up their version of Marya Morevna, but so does Anna Karenina and nobody seems to hold that against Tolstoy. "
" The illustrations by Ivan Bilibin are what really push this collection of largely Cinderella tales from three stars to five stars. They are beautiful work. "
" One of my favorites is "The Magic Swan Geese." "
" Not for everyone....but I really liked them "
" Great book. Highly enjoyed it. "
" Russian fairytales are awesome. Also weird. "
" A great collection, not quite 'authentic' per se, but more than serviceable. Great and voluminous selection. Really well done, no complaints, not much else to offer: if you like fairy tales or care about Old Russia this will tickle your fancy. "
" The children of Russia must live in awe and fear. "
" I started reading this easily four years ago... I keep coming back to it. "
" Leuk. Wel veel van het zelfde.... Tsaren, koopmannen, Baba jaga, boze stiefmoeders. Ze verschillen eigenlijk niet eens zoveel van de europese sprookjes, alleen komt er duidelijk meer wodka in voor en wordt er duidelijk meer gedreigd met hoofden afhakken "
" These stories are as wonderful, earthy, silly, pointless, profound, violent, and fun as I remember from childhood. "
" Bought this while visiting the Legion of Honor (with my sister and parents). Got to revisit many stories I'd heard as a child but have not seen since. Fun, went quickly, but fun just the same. "
" It's an interesting collection of fairy tales, but a lot of them were simply confusing. Some of them I had already read in their American form, but it was nice to get a new perspective on them. "
" The moral of each of these stories seems to be "the world is a dick." All in all, a charming collection for anyone with a passion for folk tales. "
" A large collection of fairy tales, most of which I hadn't heard before, but some were familiar and some reminded me of other similar fairy tales from different parts of the world. "
" These fairy tales are so good that I enjoy reading them as an adult. You just can't go wrong with these Russian tales. My mom enjoyed them a lot when she was young and she got me to like them too. Our favorite tale is obviously the one with Baba Yaga. "
" i love it all of the the frog princess, ivan and the wolf, and y favorite of all BABA-YAGA , some of the tales were like ..DAFUQ, but in general matters they all are good "
" Really was only searching for one story. Very enjoyable. "
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