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The Story of Yvashka with the Bear's Ear

By George Borrow

2021-07-23 21:29:49

Excerpt : The tale of Yvashka; or, Jack with the Bear’s Ear, is a great favourite in Russia.  Its main interest depends not so much on him of the Bear’s Ear, or even his comrade, Moustacho, who angles for trout with his moustaches, a ... Read more

Excerpt : The tale of Yvashka; or, Jack with the Bear’s Ear, is a great favourite in Russia.  Its main interest depends not so much on him of the Bear’s Ear, or even his comrade, Moustacho, who angles for trout with his moustaches, as on Baba Yaga.  This personage is the grand mythological demon of the Russians, and frequently makes her appearance in their popular tales, but perhaps in none plays so remarkable a part as in the story of Yvashka.  A little information with respect to her will perhaps not be unacceptable to the reader before entering upon the story ......

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File size381.135 KB
Print pages24
PublisherPublic Domain Book
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9785040766574
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George Borrow
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George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 – 26 July 1881) was an English writer of novels and of travel books based on his personal experiences in Europe. During his travels, he developed a close affinity wi...

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