Alexander Afanasyev compiled a seminal collection of Russian fairy tales, preserving traditional oral narratives. This work is considered one of the most comprehensive and influential collections of East Slavic folklore.
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1855–1867 · Book · Public Domain
Alexander Afanasyev compiled a seminal collection of Russian fairy tales, preserving traditional oral narratives. This work is considered one of the most comprehensive and influential collections of East Slavic folklore.