Русские народные былины

This book is a reissue of a popular collection of Russian folk epics that was first published in 1904, introducing readers to the feats and adventures of Russian heroes — Svyatogor, Volga Vseslavyevich, Mikula Selyaninovich, Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich, the merchant Sadko, and others. The texts of the epics are characterized by astonishing imagery, poetic nature, and a unique ancient style of speech. This book is a wonderful gift for those interested in Russian antiquity and folklore. Footnotes provide explanations of outdated and obscure words.