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Price: 1887.00 RUB
Vladimir Propp’s "The Russian Heroic Epic" – A Scholar’s Deep Dive into Byliny
This foundational work by Vladimir Propp serves as a comprehensive reference on Russian bogatyri (epic heroes). The book delineates how byliny (oral epic poems) differ from fairy tales and myths, analyzing core epic plots and their regional variants. It profiles the main heroes, villains, and maidens, while also explaining the spiritual foundation of the Russian epic tradition.
Propp, a renowned folklorist, guides readers to find in figures like Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich, Dobrynya Nikitich, Sadko, and Volkh Vseslavyevich an expression of an entire people’s philosophy. Alongside this analysis, the text presents original, unadapted versions of ancient byliny.
Price: 1887.00 RUR
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