Russian Magic Tales From Pushkin To Platonov

Discover the enchanting world of 'Russian Magic Tales From Pushkin To Platonov.' This captivating collection brings together a rich tapestry of folklore, featuring classic tales that delve into the mystical and fantastical. Within these pages, readers encounter heroic young women embarking on arduous quests, wicked stepmothers transforming children into geese, and tsars challenged with perilous riddles. Each story is woven with magic and folklore, featuring elements like magical dolls, cannibal witches, and talking skulls, making it a must-have for lovers of Russian literature and fairy tales.

Half of these enthralling stories are authentic oral traditions, collected meticulously by folklorists over two centuries, while the remainder is a reimagining by four literary giants - Alexander Pushkin, Nadezhda Teffi, Pavel Bazhov, and Andrey Platonov. This collection not only entertains but also serves as a vital resource for understanding Russian culture and heritage.

The expert translations by Robert Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler ensure that the original charm of the tales is preserved. Their introduction sheds light on the primitive magic and cultural significance embedded in these narratives. An enlightening afterword by Sibelan Forrester further enriches the experience, providing insights into the notorious witch Baba Yaga and the folklore surrounding her.

Ideal for literature enthusiasts, students of Russian folklore, and anyone intrigued by the supernatural, this beautifully formatted B-format paperback will be a cherished addition to your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the tradition of storytelling that has captivated generations. Enjoy FREE shipping, and allow up to 10 days for delivery. Limitless imagination awaits with 'Russian Magic Tales From Pushkin To Platonov.'

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442235
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 478


Description:
'She turned into a frog, into a lizard, into all kinds of other reptiles and then into a spindle' In these tales, young women go on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers turn children into geese and tsars ask dangerous riddles, with help or hindrance from magical dolls, cannibal witches, talking skulls, stolen wives, and brothers disguised as wise birds. Half the tales here are true oral tales, collected by folklorists during the last two centuries, while the others are reworkings of oral tales by four great Russian writers- Alexander Pushkin, Nadezhda Teffi, Pavel Bazhov and Andrey Platonov. In his introduction to these new translations, Robert Chandler writes about the primitive magic inherent in these tales and the taboos around them, while in the appendix, Sibelan Forrester discusses the witch Baba Yaga. This edition also includes a bibliography and notes. Translated by Robert Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler With Sibelan Forrester, Anna Gunin and Olga Meerson Introduced by Robert Chandler Afterword by Sibelan Forrester

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