Short retelling: "Vasily Terkin" by Alexander Tvardovsky

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Do you like summaries? "Vasily Terkin" is the creation of A. Tvardovsky, with whom we will briefly get acquainted today. We will try to consider the main points and understand the essence of the work. To begin with, let's get to know the author better.

About the author

Alexander Tvardovsky is a famous Soviet writer and poet. He was also the editor-in-chief of the Novy Mir magazine. The writer was born in June 1910 in the Smolensk region. Already at the age of 15 he began to write. At first, these were short notes in local newspapers. Then his literary path became wider and wider. Unfortunately, he caught the time of collectivization. His relatives were sent into exile, his native farm was burned to the ground. "Vasily Terkin" is a fairly well-known work of the author. He himself called it "a book about a fighter without beginning and without end." The story was loved by many readers. It is distinguished by its masterful style, dynamic plot and simplicity. This makes it enjoyable, light but thought provoking.

The beginning of the story

"Vasily Terkin", a summary of which weconsider, it begins with a story about the main character. We meet a guy who is in an infantry company. The author says that this is the second war for Vasily (before that there was a Finnish one). The guy is described in different colors for a long time. It becomes clear that he will not go into his pocket for a word, he loves to eat, and he is just a good person. Vasily recalls how he made his way to the front in a detachment of ten comrades. They made their way from the eastern "German" side. On their way, they met the native village of the detachment commander, and all together went to his house. The household wife fed the fighters delicious stew and wished them good night. Early in the morning the soldiers left the village, leaving it in captivity of the enemy. Along the way, Terkin did not leave the thought of returning and thanking a simple Russian woman.

Crossing

Vasily Terkin is the main character of the story, so the whole plot will be inextricably linked with him. In the meantime, the guys were crossing the river. Suddenly there was enemy fire. Part of the soldiers managed to cross to the other side, and the second remained to wait for dawn. And it was winter, the river was almost frozen. Late at night, Vasily comes to the shore and reports that they can provide a crossing. Communication is established between the detachments, preparations are underway for the crossing. We must act quickly to be in time before dawn. Fire is heard, and Terkin occupies an enemy "cellar", from which he destroys a German soldier. Without understanding anything, the allies begin to bomb Vasily. Everything ends sadly, he is picked uptankers and sent to the medical battalion.

"Vasily Terkin", head of "Accordion"

He is undergoing long-term treatment in the hospital, but this does not upset him. Vasily Terkin is the main character with humor. When he comes to his senses, he begins to joke that he would like to receive a medal for his deeds and take a good walk in the neighboring village. Having recovered completely, he decides to catch up with his own. The guys agree to give him a lift, but there is a stagnation of transport on the road. Winter, severe cold … How to entertain yourself? It turns out that the tankers have an accordion that belonged to the deceased commander. They give it to Vasily, who drags out a sad melody. This is followed by a cheerful motive - and the whole composition is in a dance. After talking, the tankers remember the wounded guy, and it turns out that it was Terkin. Ends with the fact that the commander's accordion is presented to him as a thank you.

Order

How does our brief retelling continue? Vasily Terkin finds an old hut, where he meets a woman and a grandfather. They treat him, he repairs various objects for them and leaves. One of the fighters loses his pouch, and Terkin gives him his, saying that a lot can be lost in a war. He also recalls that in the hospital the nurse gave him her hat, which he still keeps with tenderness. There is a battle in which Vasily fights bravely and defeats the enemy. He then goes on a reconnaissance mission and returns with a prisoner who has important information. A. T. Tvardovsky ("Vasily Terkin") very skillfullyconveyed the atmosphere of spring, the renewal of nature, the first warm days against the backdrop of war, death and despair. In the spring, Terkin successfully shoots down a plane, for which he receives an order. He is very pleased with his merit and remembers the boy from the hospital, who at a young age was already a hero. He told Vasily that he was "a hero from Tambov." This prompted the main character to think about his poor Smolensk region.

The soldier is given leave, but since his village is in captivity, he remains at the front. Later, a battle takes place for the village of Borki, from which, unfortunately, only ashes remain. Soon he is sent to rest where he can eat 5 times a day and sleep a lot. A day later, he catches a ride and returns to the company, unable to bear idleness.

End

Slowly moving towards the finale of our brief retelling. Vasily Terkin with a platoon goes to liberate the village under the command of a vain lieutenant, who quickly dies. Our hero takes his place. The soldiers liberate the village, but Vasily is badly wounded. He does not surrender to death, and the guys from the funeral crew find him.

Returning after treatment, Vasily discovers that everything has changed in the company: even a new Ivan Terkin has appeared. In the meantime, the front line ran through the village with its old people, so the grandfather and the woman moved to the cellar. Vasily visits them and learns that the Germans have taken the watch. He promises to bring new ones from Berlin. What next is a brief retelling preparing for us? Vasily Terkin learns that his village was taken by the allies, so the soul becomes calmer. At the same time, the grandmotherwill be captured, and Vasily contributes to her release. She will be home soon.

"Vasily Terkin", a brief summary of which we reviewed, ends with a scene in a German bath. Several soldiers are steaming and talking. Among them, there is one that stands out: he has a lot of scars, there are a lot of medals, and he does not climb into his pocket for a word. Others say about him: "It's the same as Terkin."

This concludes our consideration of the story of A. T. Tvardovsky. It should be understood that the book, although it has one storyline, is still based on selected episodes. Reading the story in its entirety is a real treat that everyone should try. Read Tvardovsky - it's useful!