The Scarlet Flower

One of the best-known and truly enchanting Russian fairy tales—about the power of sincere love, which can break any spell.

A merchant sets off on a long journey for goods and promises his three daughters to bring them the desired gifts. The eldest dreams of a golden crown, the middle one of a little crystal mirror, and the youngest—quietest and kindest—asks for only a small scarlet flower, more beautiful than anything in all the world.

But for this flower there is a terrible price to pay: its owner—a shaggy and fearsome beast—demands that one of the merchant’s daughters come to him of her own free will and remain imprisoned. To save her father, the youngest daughter, without hesitation, goes to the beast’s palace. In the enchanted chambers she finds countless riches and wondrous marvels, but the master himself is hiding, fearing that his appearance might frighten his guest…

Day by day, the girl learns how kind the heart of someone who seems terrifying can be, and she realizes: true beauty does not live in appearances, but in the soul. Yet will her love be enough to lift the ancient curse and restore to the beast a human form?

Sergey Aksakov’s fairy tale is a Russian retelling of the story of Beauty and the Beast, filled with magic, warmth, and faith that love is stronger than any enchantment.

Who this audiobook is for:
– For children ages 6 and up and the whole family
– For lovers of magical fairy tales with a deep meaning
– For those who value the classics of Russian literature
– For those who believe in the power of true love and kindness

A story that teaches you to look with your heart and choose a soul—not an outward appearance.