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<p>The Russian Story Book presents a collection of tales derived from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novgorod offering readers a window into the historical and cultural landscape of Russia. Authored by Wilson this volume serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the folklore and legends that shaped early Russian identity. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth the book provides context and insight into the stories enhancing their historical and literary significance.</p> <p>These tales rich in symbolism and adventure reflect the values and beliefs of the people of Kiev and Novgorod. The Russian Story Book is an enduring testament to the power of storytelling and its role in preserving cultural heritage. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history folklore or the origins of Russian literature. It provides both entertainment and invaluable insights into the world of ancient Russia.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>