"Feast your eyes on Novgorod, that bustling city of tall church spires, castles, and mansions where the rich and famous gather to party and celebrate in magnificent splendor."
So begins the Russian folk epic of "Sadko," a desparately poor musician who plays for the wealthy. Sadko's wonderful music enchants the King of the Sea, who rewards him with untold wealth. However, misfortune follows as Sadko grasps for ever greater fortune. How does this famous tale end? Translated and retold from the original in modern English. A renowned classic definitely worth reading.