Russian Heroic Epic

An ideal gift for a connoisseur of Russian spiritual culture: a complete illustrated edition of the legendary work by Vladimir Propp, dedicated to ancient bylina. The scholar-folklorist, also known for the books "Morphology of the Wonderful Tale" and "Historical Roots of the Wonderful Tale," reveals the true meaning of stories about Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich, Alyosha Popovich, Volga, Mikula, Sadko, and other heroes of the epic of Ancient Rus in this fundamental study. The book introduces readers to unadapted, often much more dramatic versions of well-known plots, as well as reveals the beauty of the bylina genre and the differences between epic and myths and fairy tales.

This book is for those who:
- want to have a quality edition of a classic work on folklore in their home library;
- are looking for a luxurious gift with special meaning;
- aspire to understand the philosophy of familiar childhood plots;
- appreciate the art of book design and authors' illustrations.