The Tale of Tsar Saltan, His Son, the Glorious and Mighty Hero Gvidon Saltanovich, and the Beautiful Swan Princess. Illustrated Commentary – Pushkin Alexander, Khortova Ekaterina – Prospectus – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-392-46469-2
The Tale of Tsar Saltan, His Son, the Glorious and Mighty Hero Gvidon Saltanovich, and the Beautiful Swan Princess. Illustrated Commentary
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The Tale of Tsar Saltan, His Son, the Glorious and Mighty Hero Gvidon Saltanovich, and the Beautiful Swan Princess. Illustrated Commentary
6.99 €
The fairy tale that sparked a love of Russian literature. Familiar to everyone from infancy, it still sounds fresh and captivating today—just turn the page.
This edition includes Alexander Pushkin's immortal "The Tale of Tsar Saltan"—a story of miraculous rescue, treacherous betrayal, and all-conquering loyalty. It tells the story of a tsar deceived by his wicked sisters, a tsarina cast out to sea, and her son, raised on a desert island amid wondrous wonders. The thirty-three knights, the squirrel with emerald nuts, the Swan Princess—these images live in our memories from childhood, and each new generation rediscovers them.
But this edition is more than just a retelling of a familiar plot. The artwork is by Ivan Bilibin, a brilliant master of book illustration who created the inimitable "Bilibin style"—patterned, vibrant, and imbued with the spirit of ancient Russian popular prints and folk tales. His illustrations don't accompany the text but rather become a full-fledged part of it, immersing the reader in the world of legendary Rus', where exotic animals come to life and fabulous ships soar above the waves.
The unique "book-within-a-book" format allows young readers to independently navigate the intricacies of Pushkin's language: explanations of obsolete words and expressions are placed in the margins and do not disrupt the flow of the narrative. Children will truly enjoy reading, without stumbling over obscure expressions or being distracted by dictionary searches.
This publication is intended for primary school students (grades 1–4), is part of the required literature curriculum, and is the ideal summer reading companion. But adults, too, upon opening this book, will once again be immersed in the magical world of Pushkin's verse—sing-song, playful, and infinitely familiar.
Give your child the key to great literature!
This edition includes Alexander Pushkin's immortal "The Tale of Tsar Saltan"—a story of miraculous rescue, treacherous betrayal, and all-conquering loyalty. It tells the story of a tsar deceived by his wicked sisters, a tsarina cast out to sea, and her son, raised on a desert island amid wondrous wonders. The thirty-three knights, the squirrel with emerald nuts, the Swan Princess—these images live in our memories from childhood, and each new generation rediscovers them.
But this edition is more than just a retelling of a familiar plot. The artwork is by Ivan Bilibin, a brilliant master of book illustration who created the inimitable "Bilibin style"—patterned, vibrant, and imbued with the spirit of ancient Russian popular prints and folk tales. His illustrations don't accompany the text but rather become a full-fledged part of it, immersing the reader in the world of legendary Rus', where exotic animals come to life and fabulous ships soar above the waves.
The unique "book-within-a-book" format allows young readers to independently navigate the intricacies of Pushkin's language: explanations of obsolete words and expressions are placed in the margins and do not disrupt the flow of the narrative. Children will truly enjoy reading, without stumbling over obscure expressions or being distracted by dictionary searches.
This publication is intended for primary school students (grades 1–4), is part of the required literature curriculum, and is the ideal summer reading companion. But adults, too, upon opening this book, will once again be immersed in the magical world of Pushkin's verse—sing-song, playful, and infinitely familiar.
Give your child the key to great literature!
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