Anthology of Old Russian Literature

The Anthology of Old Russian Literature is a comprehensive collection of literary works from the earliest period of Russian literature. Compiled by Adolf Stender-Petersen, a Danish scholar of Slavic languages and literatures, this anthology includes a wide range of texts from the 11th to the 17th centuries, such as epic poems, chronicles, hagiographies, and folk tales. The book provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of medieval Russia and showcases the development of its literary traditions. The texts are presented in their original Old Church Slavonic language with English translations, along with detailed introductions and notes by the editor. This anthology is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.