--- product_id: 92760661 title: "Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga Hardcover – July 15, 2017" brand: "alexander afanasyevivan bilibinmarie-michelle joy" price: "794.07 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/92760661-vasilisa-the-beautiful-and-baba-yaga-hardcover-july-15-2017 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga Hardcover – July 15, 2017 **Brand:** alexander afanasyevivan bilibinmarie-michelle joy **Price:** 794.07 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga Hardcover – July 15, 2017 by alexander afanasyevivan bilibinmarie-michelle joy - **How much does it cost?** 794.07 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/92760661-vasilisa-the-beautiful-and-baba-yaga-hardcover-july-15-2017) ## Best For - alexander afanasyevivan bilibinmarie-michelle joy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alexander afanasyevivan bilibinmarie-michelle joy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga Hardcover – July 15, 2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dn9fGt3fL.jpg) ![Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga Hardcover – July 15, 2017 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-fkdyQvmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oy... *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019* This edition of the book is actually quite beautiful. Bilibin's illustrations are always a treat. Honestly, I bought this book primarily for the pictures. The fact that the story was in English was a bonus for my boyfriend who grew up with many Raduga and Mir translated publications.However, the translation could be better. The language is just so unnecessarily awkward, contrived and convoluted. There are some typos too. For instance, "Then suddenly the wood became full of a terrible noise..." First, it should be woods not wood. Secondly, doesn't "Then suddenly woods filled with terrible noise" sound better? Here is another,"Years passed, till Vasilisa grew up and became of an age when it is good to marry." Just say, "Years passed and Vasilisa grew up to be the most beautiful maiden in the village." It is one of those "duh!" moments. After all, that is why all the suitors came knocking! LOL! Or, "Years passed and Vasilisa reached marrying age." Another example of sloppy translation is "Foo! Foo! I smell a smell that is Russian. Who is here?" The original phrase in Russian literally says, "Eww! Eww! I sense the scent of Russian spirit. Who is here?" The phrase refers to two things. One is, of course, identity pride. The second, and perhaps more important, reference is to the fact that Baba Yaga is an unholy and an inhuman creature that can essentially smell baptized human spirit." So, to an international reader, I think, Baba Yaga really meant to say, "Foo! Foo! I sense a human presence. Who is here?!"Another thing that irks me is the use of indefinite and definite articles in front of Baba Yaga. It is not "a" Baba Yaga or "the" Baba Yaga. It is just Baba Yaga. There is only one Baba Yaga of multiple renditions. I do not expect Russians to fully understand the use of articles since they are not a part of speech in Russian language, but I do expect a professional translator to know that names are not reseeded by articles. ... In most cases anyway. I also expect a translator to know the difference between "further" and "farther." One walks farther, but furthers his studies.Lastly, another confusing thing that stood out was the use of the word "stove." Old Russian and, for that matter Ukrainian and other, huts and cabins have brick ovens with platforms at the top for sleeping. So, Baba Yaga sleeps on top of the brick oven, not a stove, LOL! These ovens are very similar to German bread ovens.Ultimately, once, you are able to get passed all of these irky things, you can actually enjoy the dark and anthropomorphic folklore of Russia in all of its pagan beauty! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Similar to my childhood book; not the same *by E***W on Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022* I bought this because I had a copy as a child and loved it, but my mom had thrown away all my childhood memories to spite me.This is not exactly the same as other versions of the book. The doll’s poem and other iconic moments have had language modernized and simplified - kind of like the NIV or made-for-TV version of the story. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not the original *by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022* I had a beauty copy of this thar got lost. I had hoped this was the same, but it isn’t printed on good quality paper and has a ‘knock-off’ quality. So sorry to have lost the other and to have this be the replacement— but at least the stories are here once again --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/92760661-vasilisa-the-beautiful-and-baba-yaga-hardcover-july-15-2017](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/92760661-vasilisa-the-beautiful-and-baba-yaga-hardcover-july-15-2017) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*