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LoC No.: 17005832

Title: The Russian story book : containing tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod and other early sources

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "The Russian Story Book" retold by Richard Wilson is a collection of tales extracted from the rich tapestry of Russian folklore and the historic song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to illuminate the ideals and perspectives of early Russian culture through its legends, often featuring larger-than-life heroes such as Ilya of Murom. The stories blend themes of valor, adventure, and the heroic spirit while attempting to appeal to a youthful audience. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Ilya of Murom, a young man who, after thirty years of disability, is visited by holy men who restore his strength. With newfound abilities, he decides to embark on a journey to the royal city of Kiev, revealing his courageous nature as he seeks adventure. Ilya meets Svyatogor, another formidable hero, and their introduction is filled with wonder and camaraderie. The opening sets the tone for a series of adventurous tales, focusing on the heroism and mythical elements inherent in Russian folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Richard, 1870?-1951

Illustrator: Papé, Frank Cheyne, 1878-1972

EBook No.: 48605

Published: Mar 29, 2015

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Slavic -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17005832

Title: The Russian story book : containing tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod and other early sources

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "The Russian Story Book" retold by Richard Wilson is a collection of tales extracted from the rich tapestry of Russian folklore and the historic song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to illuminate the ideals and perspectives of early Russian culture through its legends, often featuring larger-than-life heroes such as Ilya of Murom. The stories blend themes of valor, adventure, and the heroic spirit while attempting to appeal to a youthful audience. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Ilya of Murom, a young man who, after thirty years of disability, is visited by holy men who restore his strength. With newfound abilities, he decides to embark on a journey to the royal city of Kiev, revealing his courageous nature as he seeks adventure. Ilya meets Svyatogor, another formidable hero, and their introduction is filled with wonder and camaraderie. The opening sets the tone for a series of adventurous tales, focusing on the heroism and mythical elements inherent in Russian folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Richard, 1870?-1951

Illustrator: Papé, Frank Cheyne, 1878-1972

EBook No.: 48605

Published: Mar 29, 2015

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Mythology, Slavic -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.