Literature of Ancient Russia. The Tale of Igor's Campaign. The Tale of Bygone Years. Lives of the Saints

The collection "Ancient Russian Literature" unites three of the most important monuments of Russian literature, reflecting the spiritual life, worldview, and historical memory of the people.

The poetic tale of the heroism of Prince Igor and his retinue, "The Tale of Igor's Campaign," translated by N. A. Zabolotsky, celebrates the martial courage of the princes.

In the first Russian chronicle, "The Tale of Bygone Years," translated by D. S. Likhachev, the origins of Rus and key events from its early history are recounted, while the lives of saints, which shaped the moral guidelines of many generations, reveal examples of resilience and spiritual heroism.