The Snow Maiden and Other Russian Tales (World Folklore Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563089998 ISBN 13: 9781563089992

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2004

Synopsis

In this delightful collection, you'll find more than 30 Russian tales―animal tales, fairy tales, tales of everyday life, and tales of spirits and the supernatural. You'll discover new renditions of familiar and beloved tales, as well as a number of obscure spirit tales, which were officially ignored by the Soviets. There are tales for all ages and tastes―funny stories, scary stories, and stories to make you think. In addition you'll find a fascinating overview of the country and its history, activity ideas and recipes, color photographs, and a list of recommended reading. An outstanding resource for educators, storytellers, and general readers, this is an essential addition to the folklore shelf in school and public libraries. Grades K-12.

About this title

Book Description:

A delightful collection of more than 30 Russian tales—animal tales, fairy tales, tales of everyday life, and tales of spirits and the supernatural. In addition there's a fascinating overview of the country and its history, activity ideas and recipes, color photographs, and a list of recommended reading.

About the Author:

BONNIE C. MARSHALL, author, teacher, translator, and folklorist, is a museum teacher for the New Hampshire Historical Society. Dr. Marshall has established Russian programs at Davidson College and at Johnson C. Smith University, where she served as Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Curriculum Coordinator of the Russian Program. She has taught Russian at several universities in the United States. In addition, Dr. Marshall has taught English in St. Petersburg and Moscow at the School for Global Education and the American Academy of Foreign Languages. Her publications include the prize-winning Baba Yaga's Geese and Other Russian Stories (1973), Grasshopper to the Rescue (1979, Junior Literary Guild Award), Tales from the Heart of the Balkans (2001), and The Snow Maiden and Other Russian Tales (2004).

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1563089998
• ISBN 13: 9781563089992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176