{"product_id":"antique-russian-literature-folklore-anthology-c-1890","title":"Antique Russian Literature \u0026 Folklore Anthology (c. 1890)","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"f3br17\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eRare Imperial Russian Academic Edition on Slavic Literature \u0026amp; Folklore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthology of Russian Literature \u0026amp; Folklore\u003cbr data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian folklore, medieval history, Slavic literature, theology\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"298\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian Empire\u003cbr data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century (circa 1890)\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian (pre-reform orthography)\u003cbr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original marbled hardcover with visible stitched spine\u003cbr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic antique condition with visible age and wear. Spine shows deterioration with exposed original stitching. Pages display natural toning and some water staining along the edges, while text remains clear and fully legible. Please review photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eRare 19th-century Imperial Russian anthology devoted to the origins and development of Russian literature, folklore, and early Slavic written tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eThis substantial academic volume traces the evolution of Russian cultural expression from ancient oral folklore and pagan ritual songs to the sophisticated literary and religious texts of medieval Rus’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003ePrinted in pre-revolutionary Russian orthography, the book serves as an important historical and philological source for scholars of Slavic studies, medieval history, theology, folklore, and Russian literary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ewhlff\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eContents \u0026amp; Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hc2mn8\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eFolk Tradition \u0026amp; Oral Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eIncludes studies and texts related to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjuwq0\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eBylinas (epic heroic songs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gtd27h\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eHistorical songs of the Moscow period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bwj3vv\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eRitual and ceremonial songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wmpnej\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eProverbs and folk wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wyha9k\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFolk legends and oral storytelling traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3x2l3t\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Religious Literature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eFeatures analysis of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpzoww\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eApocryphal writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qo5czv\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eSpiritual verses (\u003cem data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eдуховные стихи\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d0j20u\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eReligious folklore and legends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31j4j9\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eThe influence of unofficial religious texts on Russian spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19bydfw\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eEarly Russian Chronicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eDedicated sections on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"131pnxl\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eNestor the Chronicler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16pz3b2\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eOrigins of Russian annal-writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1psa1zw\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eMedieval historical narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ws7hnu\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eDevelopment of Old Russian literary language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qkar33\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eLiterary Masterpieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eDetailed scholarly material on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f74720\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eThe Lay of Igor’s Campaign\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eСлово о полку Игореве\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pnb2ng\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eThe Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n5atdc\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eEarly historical and moral writings of Kievan Rus’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ywxpwl\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eAbout the Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eThis antique volume represents the scholarly tradition of late Imperial Russia and reflects the growing academic interest in national folklore, medieval manuscripts, and Slavic identity during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eParticularly valuable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdnwyx\" data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eCollectors of antiquarian Russian books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16uwxvl\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eHistorians of Slavic culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xppajm\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eMedievalists and theologians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60hcpv\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eResearchers of folklore and linguistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mj7tdh\" data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eLibraries and archival collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eThe original marbled “cloud-pattern” binding and visible period stitching further enhance its historical and collectible significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"icfs9j\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yvuwqx\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eSecure moisture-protected packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxc5e7\" data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eCarefully packed for antique preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5wqs\" data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eFully tracked international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2fr91e\" data-start=\"3026\" 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