The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights

00:00:05 Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin The tale of the dead princess and the seven knights

00:01:22 Home again from travel far Came at last the father-Tsar.

00:01:56 Slim, tall, fair to look upon, Clever, witty and so on

00:02:23 "Tell me, pretty looking-glass, Nothing but the truth, I ask:

00:03:13 Raven-browed, of fair complexion, Breathing kindness and affection.

00:04:01 Now look here, explain to me How can she the fairer be?

00:07:00 "In the forest on her own," Smudge replied. "And there she'll stay.

00:10:01 To seek out and homeward guide His sweet-tempered, youthful bride.

00:11:54 If a venerable dame, Then shall 'mother' be your name.

00:14:48 And in time they grew to love her. Thereupon all seven brothers

00:15:25 To the rest remain a sister!

00:16:03 And I love you all, dear brothers! But my heart is to another

00:16:52 "You are fair, I can't deny.

00:18:50 "Enjoy the apple

00:22:18 You in all the world are fairest And your beauty is the rarest!"

00:22:58 Tell me, did you ever chance to See the Princess I revere?

00:23:45 From the darkest shadows rising, With your eye the world apprising

00:24:11 On my round I only go When it is my turn, you know.

00:24:46 Stirring up the dark-blue ocean, Setting all the air in motion

00:25:18 In this cave in shadows dismal Sways a coffin, made of crystal.

00:28:43 Overcome by grief and spite, The Tsaritsa died that night.