The Sleeping Princess. Fairy Tales. Ballads

This collection includes the main works of the remarkable Russian poet Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky, whose name is inextricably linked to the magical and mysterious world of fairy tales and ballads. In Zhukovsky's work, there is a poetic view of the... world and fidelity to high moral feelings. In his fairy tales, heroes always triumph, endowed with love for people, valor, and bravery, while the mystical characters of his romantic ballads embark on a path of enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Zhukovsky's works are included in the school curriculum for literary reading and are aimed at children of primary and middle school age. The texts of the works are presented without abbreviations, printed on good quality paper in large font, and contain colored illustrations by Z. Yarina. The medium format and light weight of the publication make it convenient for home or school libraries and an unburdensome load in a student's backpack.