When I was young, I had a book of Russian folk stories that filled my imagination with vivid colours, magnificent imagery and rich stories that always had a deeper meaning. This was where my lifelong interest in Russian history began.
‘The Kupala Night’ took me right back there, and filled me with the same fascination that I remember feeling all those years ago.
Inspired by Russian folklore, this is the beautifully written fantasy tale of a young woman who carelessly fails to heed her grandmother’s warnings. Unforeseen consequences deliver a clear moral, as exists in every Russian folk tale, before the story finishes with another twist.
It’s a short story that takes less than 30 minutes to read, but the style and beauty of the writing make the reading both satisfying and delightful. Vivid images of the scenes and characters played in my imagination as the story unfolded.
I thoroughly enjoyed this short read, and have awarded it a Gold Acorn.
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