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Title: Excellent collection of ironic and merry Russian folk tales
Review: The real audience of this book would be young adults, wise children, and literate adults. The tales consist of quirky folktales that are different in texture from the usual Western European stories we are more familiar with. A story might start out following one character, then seque to another, then to another, in a constant weaving of narrative. It would be disconcerting to a very young audience, but very entertaining to anyone who catches on. It is a good introduction to stock characters from Russian folk literature, such as the witch in a hut with hen's feet. Highly recommended.
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