--- product_id: 10526686 title: "Russian Folktales from the Collection of A. Afanasyev: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language Russian)" price: "VT6898" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10526686-russian-folktales-from-the-collection-of-a-afanasyev-a-dual store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Russian Folktales from the Collection of A. Afanasyev: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language Russian) **Price:** VT6898 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Russian Folktales from the Collection of A. Afanasyev: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language Russian) - **How much does it cost?** VT6898 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10526686-russian-folktales-from-the-collection-of-a-afanasyev-a-dual) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This original dual-language edition features new translations of stories selected from the authoritative three-volume collection by famed author Alexander Afanasyev, Popular Russian Tales . Afanasyev recorded hundreds of folktales, the first compilations of which were published between 1855 and 1867 and featured such characteristically Russian figures as Vasilisa, Baba Yaga, Ivan Tsarevich, and the glorious Firebird. This edition's fables include The Little Hen; The Cockerel and the Hand-Mill; Baba Yaga; The Little White Duck; and Ivanko Medvedko. Suitable for high school and college intermediate-level Russian classes, these timeless tales will captivate readers of all ages. Left-hand pages feature the original Russian text; right-hand pages contain the new English translation by Sergey Levchin, who provides an informative Introduction. Review: Guess I Should Have Seen This Coming - I purchased this book of folktales as an aid to learning Russian. The book is as described, and having both Russian and English versions present was a wonderful help. But, although I wasn’t expecting tales from “My Little Pony” (they’re Russian tales, after all), I must admit that I found the particular selection of tales to be pretty depressing. This is my fault, for failing to check a listing of the stories included before purchasing the book. But I do think that the book would be improved by the inclusion of more tales about people who aren’t miserable, desperate, and brutal. Not all of Russian life, nor literature, is characterized by those qualities! I’m very aware that my reaction to the choice of tales is unlikely to be universally shared. As a result, I awarded the book five stars because it deserves it on the bases of content, usefulness, and faithfulness to the product description. Review: What fun to be able to read the stories in English - What fun to be able to read the stories in English, and follow along with the Russian on the other side! It gives me a sense of accomplishment that I cannot get at my level of study when reading just the Russian. I'm very happy! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #219,716 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #514 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #2,190 in Folklore (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 81 Reviews | ## Images ![Russian Folktales from the Collection of A. Afanasyev: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language Russian) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E3To4CyiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guess I Should Have Seen This Coming *by S***C on March 23, 2022* I purchased this book of folktales as an aid to learning Russian. The book is as described, and having both Russian and English versions present was a wonderful help. But, although I wasn’t expecting tales from “My Little Pony” (they’re Russian tales, after all), I must admit that I found the particular selection of tales to be pretty depressing. This is my fault, for failing to check a listing of the stories included before purchasing the book. But I do think that the book would be improved by the inclusion of more tales about people who aren’t miserable, desperate, and brutal. Not all of Russian life, nor literature, is characterized by those qualities! I’m very aware that my reaction to the choice of tales is unlikely to be universally shared. As a result, I awarded the book five stars because it deserves it on the bases of content, usefulness, and faithfulness to the product description. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What fun to be able to read the stories in English *by N***H on September 21, 2015* What fun to be able to read the stories in English, and follow along with the Russian on the other side! It gives me a sense of accomplishment that I cannot get at my level of study when reading just the Russian. I'm very happy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is nice as well but English and Russian texts are separated ... *by K***R on March 1, 2015* This book is nice as well but English and Russian texts are separated so it takes some more work and a frequent use of the dictionary to work through the stories. 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