First published 1978
Four classic Russian tales unfold with vivid supernatural drama. The Firebird tells of a magical creature whose capture sets off a chain of impossible quests. Maria Morevna follows a princess warrior and her battle against dark forces. The Snow Maiden explores a girl made of winter who must choose between her icy nature and human love. Vassilissa the Fair chronicles a young woman who faces the witch Baba Yaga armed only with her courage and a magical doll. Each story brims with enchanted forests, talking animals, and the clash between mortal desires and magical powers. Zvorykin's illustrations bring these tales to life with intricate detail and rich colors, preserving the wonder of stories passed down through generations of Russian storytelling.
Genres: fantasy, fairy-tales, folklore, russian-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, enchanting, lyrical
Tropes: enchanted-forest, magical-creatures, supernatural
Setting: Russia
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
80 pages · Hardcover · Viking Penguin