The Epic Songs Of Russia: With An Introductory Note (1886)

by Isabel Florence Hapgood and Francis James Child

Book Overview

The Epic Songs of Russia is a book written by Isabel Florence Hapgood and published in 1886. The book is a collection of Russian epic songs, also known as byliny, which were traditionally sung or recited by wandering bards known as skomorokhi. The songs are accompanied by an introductory note written by Hapgood, which provides historical and cultural context for the songs.The book contains a total of 26 epic songs, divided into three sections: ""The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165121417
• ISBN13: 9781165121410
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"