The Little Scarlet Flower by Sergei Aksakov

In this enchanting Russian fairy tale, a young merchant's daughter embarks on a transformative journey after her father, in an attempt to fulfill her wish, plucks a beautiful scarlet flower from a mysterious garden. The garden's owner, a fearsome beast, demands the daughter in exchange for her father's life. As she lives in the beast's opulent palace, she discovers the true nature of love and inner beauty, ultimately breaking the curse that binds the beast. Through her courage and compassion, the tale explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the power of seeing beyond appearances.

Published
1976
Nationality
Russian
Length
Very Short
Pages
50-100
Original Language
Russian
Avg User Rating
(2.0)
Alternate Titles
None

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