The Little Humpbacked Horse

"The Little Humpbacked Horse" is a famous fairy tale in verse by Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov, written in the 1830s. The work tells the story of the adventures of Ivan, a peasant's son, who, with the help of the magical Little Humpbacked Horse, overcomes various trials, carries out the Tsar's orders, and ultimately finds happiness. The fairy tale combines elements of Russian folklore with an original authorial style and is one of the most famous works of Russian children's literature.