Revue russe d’art et de littérature, Jar-ptitza, 1923. E874, no. 1

Revue russe d’art et de littérature, Jar-ptitza, 1923. E874, no. 1

Come on Baba, Light my Fire... The Zhar Ptitsa, or Firebird, is one of the most important of the ex-patriot magazines of art, literature, and dance published in the Russian diaspora after World War I. The title is a no-brainer: it's one of the best known images from Russian folk-lore known around the world in Russian literature, painting, folk-art and, of course, music. The firebird's fiery feathers glow in the dark. The tale of the firebird was first published in an 18th century Russian folktale in which three brothers are sent to catch the bird (to help keep the frost off the windows?) How many of you Lawrence Free State High Scholars know the story behind your mascot?

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