Yershov, P. The Little Humpbacked Horse
Illustrator: Kochergin, N. M.
Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1957
23cm x 29cm. 104 pages.
Hardcover
Pyotr Yershov's seminal verse fairy tale, originally composed in the 1830s and debuted in 1834, follows the picaresque adventures of Ivan the Fool alongside his diminutive equine companion—a magical creature of considerable supernatural prowess. This foundational work of Russian children's literature, known in its original language as Конёк-Горбунок (Konyok-Gorbunok), has captivated generations with its blend of folkloric wisdom and fantastical narrative. The 1957 English edition represents a significant milestone in the text's international dissemination, making Yershov's enduring masterpiece accessible to English-speaking audiences.