The Tale of the Golden Cockerel: An Illustrated Commentary – Pushkin Alexander, Khortova Ekaterina – Prospectus – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-392-46241-4
The Tale of the Golden Cockerel: An Illustrated Commentary
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The Tale of the Golden Cockerel: An Illustrated Commentary
4.99 €
Pushkin's final tale is his most enigmatic and poignant. It's less humorous, more wise, and its ending rings with a warning that remains poignant today.
This edition includes "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel"—the story of Tsar Dadon, who grew old caring for his kingdom, the wise astrologer who presented the Tsar with a wondrous cockerel, and the fateful encounter with the Queen of Shamakhan, which ended in disaster for everyone.
The text is accompanied by cultural commentary, revealing the mythological and folkloric context, the symbolism of the images, and linguistic subtleties that elude modern readers. And Ivan Bilibin's illustrations—recognizable, decorative, and imbued with the spirit of ancient Russian popular prints—transform the book into a true work of art. The artist created some of his most expressive works for this tale, where each page exudes Eastern luxury and epic grandeur.
The convenient "book-within-a-book" format will help young readers independently navigate archaic words and expressions without interrupting the narrative. Explanations are located in the margins and do not interrupt the magic of Pushkin's verse.
This publication is intended for younger students (grades 1–4) and is an excellent choice for extracurricular reading or family evenings. Adult readers will also find food for thought: this tale is not just a children's story, but a philosophical parable, relevant at all times.
This edition includes "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel"—the story of Tsar Dadon, who grew old caring for his kingdom, the wise astrologer who presented the Tsar with a wondrous cockerel, and the fateful encounter with the Queen of Shamakhan, which ended in disaster for everyone.
The text is accompanied by cultural commentary, revealing the mythological and folkloric context, the symbolism of the images, and linguistic subtleties that elude modern readers. And Ivan Bilibin's illustrations—recognizable, decorative, and imbued with the spirit of ancient Russian popular prints—transform the book into a true work of art. The artist created some of his most expressive works for this tale, where each page exudes Eastern luxury and epic grandeur.
The convenient "book-within-a-book" format will help young readers independently navigate archaic words and expressions without interrupting the narrative. Explanations are located in the margins and do not interrupt the magic of Pushkin's verse.
This publication is intended for younger students (grades 1–4) and is an excellent choice for extracurricular reading or family evenings. Adult readers will also find food for thought: this tale is not just a children's story, but a philosophical parable, relevant at all times.
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