Russian Folklore. Set of 5 Books: Epic Poems, Chastushkas, Proverbs and Sayings, Russian Folk Tales, Cherished Russian Tales

«Russian Folklore» — a set of five books about heroes, fairy tale characters, and folk life. The set includes «Epic Poems», «Chastushkas», «Proverbs and Sayings», «Russian Folk Tales», and «Cherished Russian Tales». The book «Proverbs and Sayings of the Russian People» is based on nearly fifty years of work by Vladimir Dal on folk words and expressions. The books «Russian Folk Tales» and «Cherished Russian Tales» feature materials from the collection of Alexander Afanasyev. The main recording and systematization of these oral tradition works dates back to the 19th century.

The set includes heroic legends, magical stories, chastushkas, and proverbs. In the «Epic Poems», the characters are Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich, and Alyosha Popovich. Among the fairy tale characters are Vasilisa the Beautiful, Koschei the Deathless, and Kroshechka-Khavroshechka. The book «Proverbs and Sayings of the Russian People» also contains tongue twisters, omens, and riddles. «Russian Chastushkas» are dedicated to work, war, politics, and love; their tone is playful, with humor and cunning.