Russian Fairy Tales by Alexander Afanasyev

Russian Fairy Tales

Alexander Afanasyev with Norbert Guterman (Translator), Alexander Alexeieff (Illustrator)

672 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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The most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English introduces readers to universal fairy-tale figures and to such uniquely Russian characters such as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, the Swan Maiden, and the glorious...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 66%
mysterious 50%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
funny 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

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