Песни южных славян (Songs of the Southern Slavs)

Песни южных славян (Songs of the Southern Slavs)

Series: Библиотека всемирной литературы. Серия первая. Том 11
Publisher: Художественная литература, Москва, 1976
Language: Russian
Pages: 476
Illustrated edition
Editors: В. Санович, С. Чулков
Condition: Very good vintage condition — clean pages, tight binding, minimal shelf wear.

Description:
Rare Soviet-era edition from the prestigious “Library of World Literature” series, featuring a collection of South Slavic folk songs (mythological, historical, and lyrical). Includes beautiful illustrations and translations by renowned Russian poets such as Д. Самойлов, Т. Гачишкова, and Б. Слуцкий.

The introductory essay by Ю. Смирнов provides an insightful overview of the migration and cultural history of the South Slavs. The book is a valuable source for those interested in Slavic folklore, ethnography, and comparative literature.

Contents Highlights:

• Mythological songs: Солнце и Добрица, Девушка и солнце, Самовильские пленники, Рада и два змея and many others.

• Detailed historical and literary introduction (pp. 5–22).

Printing details:

• Illustrated by the artist L. Капитовская

• Printed by the First Exemplary Printing House named after A. A. Жданов.

• 1976, USSR.

📚 Illustrated collector’s item. A fine addition to any Slavic studies, folklore, or world literature collection.