Russian Fairy Tales from the Skazki of Polevoi by P. Polevoi

Polevoi, P. (Petr), 1839-1902

"Russian Fairy Tales from the Skazki of Polevoi" by P. Polevoi is a collection of traditional folk tales likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features a variety of enchanting stories drawn from Russian folklore, showcasing themes of adventure, morality, and the triumph of cleverness over brute strength. The tales within this collection are rich with cultural significance, revealing a unique tapestry of Russian heritage and storytelling. The opening of this collection introduces us to "The Golden Mountain," where a merchant's son, having squandered his wealth, takes a laborer's job with a wealthy merchant. As they embark on a journey to a fabled mountain, the story foreshadows themes of greed and fate, demonstrating the consequences of the merchant's deceit. The narrative quickly builds suspense as the young laborer faces treacherous circumstances, including betrayal and a subsequent test of his wit and resourcefulness. The blend of fantasy elements and moral lessons in this tale sets the tone for the rest of the collection, inviting readers into a magical and moralistic world. ... Read more

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Author	Polevoi, P. (Petr), 1839-1902
Illustrator	Gere, Charles M. (Charles March), 1869-1957
Translator	Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909
LoC No.	41033263
Title	Russian Fairy Tales from the Skazki of Polevoi
Contents	The golden mountain -- Morozko -- The flying ship -- The Muzhichek-as-big-as-your-thumb-with-moustaches-seven-versts-long -- The story of the Tsarevich Ivan, and of the harp that harped without a harper -- The story of Gore-Gorinskoe -- Go I know not whither; fetch I know not what -- Kuz’ma Skorobogaty -- The Tsarevna Loveliness-Inexhaustible -- Verlioka -- The frog-Tsarevna -- The two sons of Ivan the soldier -- The woman-accuser -- Thomas Berennikov -- The white duck -- The tale of little fool Ivan -- The little feather of Fenist the bright falcon -- The tale of the peasant Demyan -- The enchanted ring -- The brave labourer -- The sage damsel -- The prophetic dream -- Two out of the knapsack -- The story of Marko the Rich and Vasily the Luckless.
Credits	Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject	Fairy tales -- Russia
Category	Text
eBook-No.	34705
Release Date	Dec 20, 2010
Last Update	Sep 19, 2025
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
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