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An exciting and unusual collection of tales from Czechoslovakia, retold with great style and verve by a master storyteller. Beloved traditional figures of fairy tales-a peasant girl who outwits a king, a young prince whose quest for a golden firebird is aided by a magical vixen-give these tales universal appeal, while colorful details highlight their unmistakably Czech origin. Wry humor an... More

An exciting and unusual collection of tales from Czechoslovakia, retold with great style and verve by a master storyteller. Beloved traditional figures of fairy tales-a peasant girl who outwits a king, a young prince whose quest for a golden firebird is aided by a magical vixen-give these tales universal appeal, while colorful details highlight their unmistakably Czech origin. Wry humor and unexpected twists provide a unique flavor in this highly original collection. Beautiful and intricately detailed drawings by reknowned artist Jim Spanfeller make this a volume to be treasured and pored over again and again.

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