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The Corpse Shroud

Witches, devils, the undead—all kinds of supernatural beings haunt the folk tales of Russia. In this story, a brazen young woman proves her fearlessness by stealing the shroud from a corpse… but she pays a hefty price! Listen to this spooky story today. It’s Russian folklore told in English.


Author:

  • Alexander Afanasyev

Narrator:

  • Madeleine Mayfair

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 7 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Historic and folklore novels
  • Myths and legends
  • Classics and poetry
  • Classics

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