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A Rare Glimpse into Forbidden Russian Folklore
For the discerning fan of Liverpool FC, who appreciates history, culture, and the stories that shape a people, this edition of Russian Forbidden Tales offers a unique addition to your library. Compiled by Alexander Nikolaevich Afanasyev (1826–1871), a renowned Russian folklorist and ethnographer, this collection presents selected texts from a controversial volume first published anonymously in Geneva in 1872, under the title Folk Russian Tales Not for Print.
Afanasyev gathered materials that contain elements of folk erotic prose, which he argued did not reflect the morality of the Russian people but instead revealed a hidden side of life where comedy, satire, and irony played a significant role. The context of the 19th century shows how radical and bold this attempt was, facing severe censorship from church and state authorities who deemed the content indecent. While Afanasyev viewed these texts as an important layer of folk laughter culture, officials saw them as unacceptable for distribution.
This edition brings you a selection of those forbidden stories, offering a scholarly yet accessible look at a suppressed part of Russian cultural heritage. Price: 1085.00 RUR.
