A Brave Youth and a Fair Maiden. English/Russian Bilingual Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493682713)

The book is aimed to assist students, scholars and others wishing to improve their language skills in Russian or English. Allow yourself to be swept away into the enchanted world of old Russia. Five of Russia's best fairy tales are offered in this new translation of Aleksandr Afanasyev's prose. Meet such time-honored characters as the Firebird, Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, and Koshchey--the frightening monster who is vanquished by the brave Ivan Tsarevich. Children and adults alike are enchanted by these tales, and each provides an opportunity to discuss choices and consequences. This new volume includes classic artwork in brilliant colors from Ivan Bilibin, illustrator and stage designer for Ballets Russes. Dive into these delightfully illustrated tales--you will not be disappointed

Author: Irina Lobatcheva
ISBN-10: 1493682717
ISBN-13: 9781493682713
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2013
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.17d