About the book: 1964 / This book opens the door to the mysterious world of African folklore. Why does the spider always hide in the dust and darkness? Who is the echo in the well calling? Why is true love stronger than death? The wisdom of the African people knows the answers to all questions. The fairy tales were written by the talented children's writer Susanna Mikhailovna Georgievskaya, whose works are distinguished by their special lyricism and elusive mixture of reality and magic. Illustrations to the folklore of the peoples of the world occupy an important place in the work of Nikolai Mikhailovich Kochergin. Without ever leaving Russia, the artist was able to very vividly and accurately recreate the atmosphere of ancient Africa. CONTENTS: “Spider” “Wise Jackal” “Greedy Merchant” “Ule and Lue” “Rashau and Ravau” “Mother”»