Folktales Of The Amur: Stories From The Russian Far East
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. No visible markings or damage on the visible pages. The illustrated title page shows bright, vivid colours suggesting minimal fading.
A richly illustrated anthology, Folktales of the Amur: Stories from the Russian Far East presents a vibrant collection of traditional tales drawn from the indigenous peoples of the Amur River region in Russia's vast Far East. Translated into English by Emily Lehrman and brought to vivid life through the intricate artwork of illustrator Gennady Pavlishin, the book chronicles the myths, heroes, and spirits that have shaped the cultural identity of Siberian and Far Eastern peoples for centuries. Written with warmth and a deep respect for oral tradition, Dmitri Nagishkin's retellings capture the untamed spirit of the taiga and the animistic worldview of the region's native communities. Each tale instructs readers in themes of courage, kinship, and humanity's relationship with the natural world, making this a landmark work of folkloric literature from one of the world's most remote and storied landscapes.
Author: Dmitri Nagishkin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. No visible markings or damage on the visible pages. The illustrated title page shows bright, vivid colours suggesting minimal fading.
A richly illustrated anthology, Folktales of the Amur: Stories from the Russian Far East presents a vibrant collection of traditional tales drawn from the indigenous peoples of the Amur River region in Russia's vast Far East. Translated into English by Emily Lehrman and brought to vivid life through the intricate artwork of illustrator Gennady Pavlishin, the book chronicles the myths, heroes, and spirits that have shaped the cultural identity of Siberian and Far Eastern peoples for centuries. Written with warmth and a deep respect for oral tradition, Dmitri Nagishkin's retellings capture the untamed spirit of the taiga and the animistic worldview of the region's native communities. Each tale instructs readers in themes of courage, kinship, and humanity's relationship with the natural world, making this a landmark work of folkloric literature from one of the world's most remote and storied landscapes.