Koschei the Deathless is to Russian folklore what giants or
wicked witches are to European culture: the villain of countless
stories which have been passed on through story and text for
generations. Valente's take on the legend brings the action to
modern times, spanning many of the great developments of Russian
history in the twentieth century.
"Deathless," however, is no dry, historical tome: it lights up like
fire as the young Marya Morevna transforms from a clever peasant
girl to Koschei's beautiful bride, to his eventual undoing. Along
the way there are Stalinist house elves, magical quests, secrecy
and bureaucracy, and games of lust and power. All told, "Deathless
"is a collision of magical history and actual history, of
revolution and mythology, of love and death, that will bring
Russian myth to life in a stunning new incarnation.
General
Imprint: |
Tor Books/ Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2012 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Catherynne M Valente
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Dimensions: |
209 x 139 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7653-2631-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-7653-2631-0 |
Barcode: |
9780765326317 |
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