CHESTNUT-GREY : A RUSSIAN FOLK TALE : Text in English

As Told By M. Bulatov

Published by Progress Publishers, Moscow, USSR, 1977

Used Soft Cover/Stapled

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Text/Near New & clean. Illustrated, stapled softcover/VG; sound w/rubs to all leading edges & light surface wear, and archival tape reinforcement to lower spine. A children's Russian fairytale published by Moscow-based Progress Publishers for the English-language market in 1977 during Soviet Russia. Story as told by M. Bulatov with text in English, and illustrations by Tatiana Mavrina (1902-1996) who specialized in the genre of fairy tales. Protagonist Ivan, youngest of three brothers (a common theme in Russian folklore), was considered a fool by his elders. While on watchful duty to guard the wheat fields at night, Ivan earns the services of Chestnut-Grey --- a magical stallion with a mane of silver and gold, With assistance of Chestnut-Grey, our young hero wins the hand of the Tsar's daughter, Elena the Beautiful. Seller Inventory # 019671

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Bibliographic Details

Title: CHESTNUT-GREY : A RUSSIAN FOLK TALE : Text ...
Publisher: Progress Publishers, Moscow, USSR
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: Soft Cover/Stapled
Illustrator: T. Mavrina (Illustrator)
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
Edition: First Edition, 2nd Printing, 1977.
Book Type: Russian Folktale/English

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