Senya Malina Tells It like It Was
Baron Munchausen... Paul Bunyan... SENYA MALINA!An impish Russian peasant spins tale after tall tale about himself and the remote northern world that he calls home. Brimming with humour (much of it satirical), outrageous plots, vibrant language and clever allusion, and accompanied by masterful...
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Baron Munchausen... Paul Bunyan... SENYA MALINA!An impish Russian peasant spins tale after tall tale about himself and the remote northern world that he calls home. Brimming with humour (much of it satirical), outrageous plots, vibrant language and clever allusion, and accompanied by masterful illustrations, this finely crafted creative translation of Pisakhov’s classic st
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9780993666506
Publisher: Pomorsky Press
Pages no: 189
Edition language: English
This is my first review on this site so go easy on me!This book reminded me of how much I love folk tales. I was born in the Caucasus region and these stories definitely struck a chord with me. Their quirkiness and humor jumped out at me as being a grade A example of Russian literature and culture. ...