Description: Russian book 1991 Pushkin Song of Wise Oleg (Bilingual) Vasnetsov Illustrator. 1971 Georgie & Noisy Ghost by Robert Bright 1. Victor Vasnetsov Illustrator “The Song of the Wise Oleg” Alexander Pushkin (translated from the Russian by A. Pogosky) Title from cover: To the centenary of the birth of Pushkin 26 May 1899 Synopsis Pushkin Russian loved with all his heart. He studied its history, reading the ancient legends. This inspired him to create amazing literary masterpieces. That there are even such historical works as “Song of Wise Oleg”. “Song” - in itself quite a unique piece. It will take the reader to the distant past of our ancestors - the eastern Slavs, who until the baptism of Rus were pagans. It is this legend is preserved in the ancient chronicles, it also formed the basis of the work “Song of Wise Oleg”. The history of the Pushkin knew since childhood, but poetically crafted his version only in 1833. This book has become a real event in the history of national book design. Images of heroic Russian antiquity created by Vasnetsov, aroused great public interest. The book was a huge success and repeatedly reprinted. In the design of the poems of ancient traditions motifs borrowed Vasnetsov registration books. Vasnetsov’s “Song of Prince Oleg”, has had a significant impact on the development of Russian book illustrations, in particular Ivan Bilibin and artists of association “Mir iskusstv”. А. С. Пушкин “Песнь о вещем Олеге” Рисовал В. Васнецов К столетию со дня рождения Пушкина 26 мая 1899 года. По распоряжению высочайше утвержденной при Императорской Академии наук комиссии для чествования памяти А.С. Пушкина. Аннотация Эта книга стала настоящим событием в истории отечественного книжного оформительства. Образы героической русской старины, созданные Васнецовым, вызвали большой общественный резонанс. Книга имела огромный успех и неоднократно переиздавалась. В оформлении поэмы Васнецов заимствовал мотивы древнерусских традиций оформления книг. Помимо собственно иллюстраций, Васнецов разработал буквицы, композиции, заставки. Цикл “Песнь о вещем Олеге” Васнецова оказал значительное влияние на развитие русской книжной иллюстрации, в частности на Ивана Билибина и художников объединения “Мир искусства”. Product Details Paperback: 16 pages, illustrated Publisher: Aurora, Leningrad (1991) Language: English, Russian Condition: Good 2. Georgie and the Noisy Ghost by Robert Bright Synopsis Robert Bright was an American author and illustrator of children's literature who wrote and illustrated over 20 books. He is best known for Georgie (1944), a children's classic about a friendly and shy little ghost who lives in Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker's attic. Georgie the gentle ghost is back. But there is another ghost in the house... a NOISY GHOST! Product Details Paperback: 40 pages, illustrated Publisher: Scholastic, New York (1971); 1st Edition Language: English Condition: Good Please contact me with any questions or for more pictures. Thank you for coming! I hope to see you again. My list is updated 4 times a week, so be sure to check back soon to browse the latest posts.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Leningrad
Publisher: Aurora
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1991
Language: English, Russian
Illustrator: Victor Vasnetsov
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Centenary of the Birth of Pushkin 26 May 1899
Author: Alexander Pushkin
Region: Europe
Topic: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Character Family: Song of Wise Oleg