'The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish' and Other Tales

The fairy tales of A. S. Pushkin are the literature that rightfully belongs in the golden treasury of Russian classics. They are not only written in a simple language, they also convey, in an accessible form, the ideas of good and evil—and they open a magical world of vivid images and instructive events.

“The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish” tells about the greed and insatiability of an old woman’s selfish heart, which remains with nothing but a broken net. The work is so integral that rereading and assessing it will be interesting even in adulthood.

“The Tale of Tsar Saltan” immerses the listener in the world of wonders of ancient Rus’. It’s likely that the fairy stories the poet may have heard from his nanny became intertwined in this work, filling it with colors and magic. Amazing transformations, clear-cut good and evil heroes, and the final victory of good over evil make the fairy tale classic in its genre.

“The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights” is no less popular. It’s romantic and touching. It’s surprising that A. S. Pushkin doesn’t abandon the main heroine throughout the whole story. No matter how close the victory of evil seems, in the end good still triumphs in the most wonderful and incredible way.

Getting to know the fairy tales of the great poet, you discover all the facets of Russian folklore, as well as the author’s deep optimism.

Contents:

• The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish
• The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights
• The Tale of Tsar Saltan, his glorious and mighty prince Guidon Saltanovich, and the beautiful swan princess