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Ancient Rus'. Tales. Epics. Chronicles

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Ancient Rus'. Tales. Epics. Chronicles
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The book is a fundamental work of the outstanding Russian historian and archaeologist Academician B.A. Rybakov. The author addresses the subject of Russian epic: the conjugation of written tradition - based on the materials of chronicles - and oral bylina tradition. On the basis of attraction of huge source and folklore material the author shows many plot and semantic parallels between these traditions. B.A. Rybakov attributes the beginning of Russian chronicle writing to the IX century, thus revising the traditionally accepted dating. The author manages to show the possibilities of deciphering epic works of Russian folklore and using them within the framework of historical research.
It is addressed to students, teachers and researchers of humanitarian specialties. The completeness, clarity and consistency of the material make the book accessible and useful for a wide range of readers.
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