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Title: More Russian Picture Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Cock and the Bean -- The Goat and the Ram -- The Hungry Wolf -- The Peasant and the Bear -- The Dog and the Cock -- King Frost -- The Bear's Paw -- The Bear and the Old Man's Daughters -- The Straw Ox -- The Fox and the Blackbird.

Credits: Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "More Russian Picture Tales" by Valerian Viliamovich Karrik is a collection of folk tales and fables written in the early 20th century. The book showcases a variety of narratives that reflect traditional Russian culture and values through storytelling. Likely intended for children and young adults, the tales combine elements of humor, morality, and animal characters that convey important lessons about life, friendship, cleverness, and the consequences of one's actions. The stories within this collection include vibrant characters such as a cock, a bear, a wolf, and a goat, each encountering various adventures driven by their peculiar situations. For instance, in "The Cock and the Bean," a cock finds himself in trouble after choking on a bean, prompting a series of requests for help that involve other animals in a humorous chain of events. Other tales like "The Hungry Wolf" and "The Peasant and the Bear" explore themes of wit against brute strength and the pitfalls of greed and deception, ultimately culminating in unexpected resolutions that reinforce moral lessons. Together, these tales offer a delightful glimpse into the imaginative world of Russian folklore, layered with thoughtful messages for readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Karrik, Valerian Viliamovich, 1869-1942

Translator: Forbes, Nevill, 1883-1929

EBook No.: 23462

Published: Nov 12, 2007

Downloads: 167

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- Russia

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: More Russian Picture Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The Cock and the Bean -- The Goat and the Ram -- The Hungry Wolf -- The Peasant and the Bear -- The Dog and the Cock -- King Frost -- The Bear's Paw -- The Bear and the Old Man's Daughters -- The Straw Ox -- The Fox and the Blackbird.

Credits: Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "More Russian Picture Tales" by Valerian Viliamovich Karrik is a collection of folk tales and fables written in the early 20th century. The book showcases a variety of narratives that reflect traditional Russian culture and values through storytelling. Likely intended for children and young adults, the tales combine elements of humor, morality, and animal characters that convey important lessons about life, friendship, cleverness, and the consequences of one's actions. The stories within this collection include vibrant characters such as a cock, a bear, a wolf, and a goat, each encountering various adventures driven by their peculiar situations. For instance, in "The Cock and the Bean," a cock finds himself in trouble after choking on a bean, prompting a series of requests for help that involve other animals in a humorous chain of events. Other tales like "The Hungry Wolf" and "The Peasant and the Bear" explore themes of wit against brute strength and the pitfalls of greed and deception, ultimately culminating in unexpected resolutions that reinforce moral lessons. Together, these tales offer a delightful glimpse into the imaginative world of Russian folklore, layered with thoughtful messages for readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Karrik, Valerian Viliamovich, 1869-1942

Translator: Forbes, Nevill, 1883-1929

EBook No.: 23462

Published: Nov 12, 2007

Downloads: 167

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- Russia

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.