“…So, they say nowadays some idle clever people that, supposedly, fairy tales are gone from the face of the earth. But it’s in vain that they talk such nonsense—because they’re right around us, those very fairy tales, and they keep popping by.
Just take a closer look—squint your eyes; there you see, it’s a fairy tale. How can you not manage to look and squint?! And if you look around for the Master’s Farmyard—well, there too it’s fairy tale upon fairy tale, and it even reeks of fairy tales!
‘The authors hasten to assure the reader that the actions, thoughts, and conclusions of the heroes do not always reflect the point of view of the creators of “Fairy Tales.” All the characters are fictional; any coincidences are accidental.’
Well, if you didn’t notice it yourself, then read what we noticed and—put it down on paper…,”