The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Russian Fairy Tale in Three Parts

The fairy tale in verse "The Little Humpbacked Horse," written by P. P. Yershov (1815-1869) and first published in 1834, has long become a classic of this genre and is part of the golden fund of Russian literature. The bright,... vivid, and light language, an abundance of expressive phrases, and an unrivaled humor that sometimes turns into satire have earned the tale love not only among children but also among adults.
The main characters of the tale are the peasant's son Ivanushka the Simpleton and his faithful companion The Little Humpbacked Horse. No matter how difficult the task assigned to Ivan by the envious and treacherous king, they invariably emerge victorious, demonstrating the strength of friendship, kindness, resourcefulness, and bravery.
The artistic design and illustrations for the tale, created specifically for this edition by the renowned master of book graphics A. G. Traugot (creative pseudonym - G. A. V. Traugot), immerse the reader in the world of Russian fairy tales, where the most incredible miracles are possible, and good always triumphs over evil.
The book is equipped with a dictionary of rare words and expressive phrases used in the tale. The dictionary of rare words was compiled by T. P. Savchenkova.