The Heroic Ballads Of Russia

By Leonard Arthur Magnus and LL. B. Magnus, L. A.

Book Overview

The Heroic Ballads of Russia is a collection of traditional Russian ballads translated into English by L.A. Magnus. The ballads are epic poems that tell stories of legendary heroes and their heroic deeds, battles, and romances. The book includes ballads from various regions of Russia, such as Novgorod, Kiev, and Moscow, and covers a wide range of themes, including love, war, betrayal, and vengeance. The ballads are accompanied by detailed notes that provide historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of unfamiliar terms and references. The Heroic Ballads of Russia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian literature, folklore, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162799676
• ISBN13: 9781162799674
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"