Russian Folk-Tales
This collection presents a selection of Russian folk tales from the great nineteenth-century gathering of Aleksandr Afanasyev, translated into English by Leonard A. Magnus, who adds an introduction on the collectors and the character of the tales and a note on pronunciation. Here are animal fables such as The Bear, the Dog and the Cat and The Wolf and the Tailor, grim tales of the dead, stories of saints and drunkards, and magic tales like The Tale of the Silver Saucer and the Crystal Apple and The Foundling Prince, with their witches, enchanted princesses and wise fools. Earthy, funny and sometimes cruel, the tales keep the voice of the peasant storytellers from whom they were collected. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Russian Folk-Tales
Russian Folk-Tales by Alexander Afanasyev can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Russian Folk-Tales online?
Yes. Russian Folk-Tales opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is Russian Folk-Tales in the public domain?
Yes. Russian Folk-Tales by Alexander Afanasyev is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Leonard A. Magnus. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Russian Folk-Tales?
About 6 h 50 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Russian Folk-Tales?
Russian Folk-Tales by Alexander Afanasyev is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
