Peasant Tales of Russia by Vasilii Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko

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Author Nemirovich-Danchenko, Vasilii Ivanovich, 1848-1936
Illustrator Harbour, Jennie, 1893-1959
Translator Field, Claud, 1863-1941
Title Peasant Tales of Russia
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The deserted mine -- Mahmoud's family -- A misunderstanding -- The luck of Ivan the Forgetful.
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Summary "Peasant Tales of Russia" by Vasilii Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and experiences of Russian peasants, capturing their struggles, beliefs, and social dynamics through rich storytelling and vivid characters. One of the central figures introduced in the opening story is old Ivan, a miner whose life is intertwined with both the burdens of his labor and his profound, mystical experiences within the darkness of the mine. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces a group of miners standing at the entrance of the Voskressensky mine, led by the aged Ivan. The atmospheric descriptions paint a picture of dreariness, as tension builds around Ivan's precarious journey down into the mine, where he recalls significant moments from his childhood there. The story follows his reflections on life, loss, and faith, especially his early encounters with death and the imaginary presence of Jesus within the mine's dark depths. This poignant opening sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as mortality, spirituality, and the connection between humans and the earth, foreshadowing the significant experiences that await in the tales to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Tales -- Russia
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EBook-No. 32755
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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