Knights and dragons, sunken cities and the alluring songs of mermaids, noble outlaws and dangerous pirates – the world of legend is mysterious and amazing...
If you are not a historian, you will surely discover some of the legends in this collection for the first time. In the literary retelling by Sofya Prokofieva, they are not only very poetic but also extraordinarily captivating, and for all ages: children will be interested in the wonders and adventures, while adults will appreciate the mysterious intertwining of fates and great stories of selfless love.
Medieval tales are simultaneously reminiscent of both fairy tales and chronicles. Historical figures stand alongside fictional characters, history and legend weave together into fascinating plots that would later find expression in numerous novels and poems, musical works and motion pictures...
Author: Sofya Prokofieva
Illustrations: Ekaterina Komrakova
Pages: 448 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 219x150x34 mm
