Alexander Afanasyev books in order
Russian folklorist, collector of folk tales
- Lived
- 1826–1871
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 2
Alexander Afanasyev published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with Russian Fairy Tales (1855).
Updated September 2026
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Russian Fairy Tales
Alexander Afanasyev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Russian Fairy Tales (1855)
Other books in order
Russian Folk-tales (1915)
About Alexander Afanasyev
Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev was a Russian Slavist and ethnographer, best known for publishing nearly 600 East Slavic and Russian fairy and folk tales, one of the largest collections of folklore in the world. This collection was not restricted to Great Russia, but included folk tales from what are now Ukraine and Belarus as well. The first edition of his collection was published in eight volumes from 1855 to 1867, earning him the reputation of being the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexander Afanasyev FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Afanasyev written?
- Alexander Afanasyev published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Afanasyev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Russian Fairy Tales.
- What is Alexander Afanasyev's last book?
- Russian Fairy Tales (1855).
- What is Alexander Afanasyev's most famous book?
- Russian Fairy Tales (1855) is Alexander Afanasyev's most widely read book.
- Can I read Alexander Afanasyev's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Alexander Afanasyev is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.