3 Folktales from Eastern Europe and Central Asia

This audiobook features three folktales adapted from stories told by peasants in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, collected during a visit to the former USSR in 1988. The tales highlight themes of wisdom, generosity, and resilience, portraying how poor peasants overcome obstacles and outwit greedy rulers through their resourcefulness. Originating from Ukraine, Latvia, and Turkmenistan, these stories reflect universal values and are among the author's favorites.