Tales of the Wilderness by Boris Pilniak

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Author Pilniak, Boris, 1894-1937
Title Tales of the Wilderness
Note Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The snow -- A year of their lives -- A thousand years -- Over the ravine -- Always on detachment -- The snow wind -- The forest manor -- The Bielokonsky estate -- Death -- The heirs -- The crossways.
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Tales of the Wilderness" by Boris Pilniak is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century, reflecting the transformation of Russian literature after the death of Chekhov. The work captures a variety of themes centered around life, nature, and the introspection of its characters, particularly through the lens of broader societal changes in Russia. The stories offer insight into human emotions and relationships in a rural setting, interweaving elements of spirituality and the natural world. The opening of "Tales of the Wilderness" introduces the characters Polunin, a bearded man engaged in a game of chess with his guest Arkhipov, while other characters, like Alena and Vera Lvovna, navigate their daily lives amidst the backdrop of a snowy landscape. The dialogue presents an exploration of art, faith, and the mundane aspects of rural existence, as Polunin contemplates the works of great painters and the essence of asceticism. The narrative is steeped in atmospheric detail, depicting a winter night filled with tension as personal relationships evolve, particularly revolving around past loves and current commitments. Pilniak's prose sets a contemplative tone, hinting at deeper thematic explorations that unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Pilniak, Boris, 1894-1937 -- Translations into English
Subject Soviet Union -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7501
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Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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