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Extra Reading Notes: Russian Fairy Tales Part A

I really enjoyed reading these. The Dead Mother took a turn that I did not expect. I am sad that I did not read these sooner to write a story about it, but that's what procrastination and finals look like right now. The Dead Mother was creepy and awesome. I could have made that Dude's wife in my story. I did not expect the ending even with the title. I am not sure what I expected.

The Treasure story surprised me. The pope was very greedy and rude. I couldn't believe that he wouldn't help an old man bury his old woman. I did not expect the goatskin to cling to the priest because of his greediness. I enjoyed the story though.

Russian Fairy Tales by Ralston Link here
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