These simple versions of saga and epic recount for our children the bravery and endurance of a ruder age.
Houghton, L. (S.).
The Russian Grandmother's Wonder Tales.
Illustrated by W.T. Benda.
Scribner. 1.50
Slavonic folk-stories told by a Russian peasant to her little grandson, with the village life of Southern Russia as a background. Based on Dr. Frederich Kraus's German collection of Tales and Legends of South Slavonia.
New York State Library.
Children will love to dwell for a time in Russia with the boy who was always saying "Tell me a story, little grandmamma." The character of the grandmother is drawn in a measure from that of Dr. Kraus's peasant mother, who was, though illiterate, intelligent and learned in the wonder-lore of her people.
Jacobs, Joseph (Editor).
Celtic Fairy Tales.
Illustrated by J.D. Batten.
Putnam. 1.25