Fiction 2024, July
Such a controversial biography of Pushkin
Everything is not accidental in the life of a genius - both life and death. Pushkin's biography ended at the age of 37 - a fatal, mystical age for Russian poets. Who knows, maybe he left because he did everything that was written for him. He left his work, his name - and left to stay for centuries
Summary: "The Night Before Christmas", Gogol N. V
“The Night Before Christmas” Gogol N.V. included in the cycle “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”. The events in the work take place during the reign of Catherine II, just at the time when, after the work of the Commission involved in the abolition of the Zaporozhian Sich, the Cossacks came to her
Biography of Pavel Petrovich Bazhov. Russian writers
What associations do you have when you hear the name Pavel Bazhov? Isn’t it true that mountains of gems and amazing unprecedented animals, the Mistress of the Copper Mountain and Danila the Master immediately appear in the imagination … And most importantly, the author’s unique style
The first and last Horcrux of Harry Potter
Heroes of the series of novels "Harry Potter" for a long time tried to find the secret of the immortality of the main antagonist of the epic - Voldemort. Once they succeeded and they learned that the Dark Magician survives thanks to Horcruxes. What kind of magic is this, how to deal with it and how many Horcruxes are in Harry Potter?
Folk tales about animals: list and titles. Russian folk tales about animals
For children, a fairy tale is an amazing but fictional story about magical items, monsters and heroes. However, if you look deeper, it becomes clear that a fairy tale is a unique encyclopedia that reflects the life and moral principles of any people
The whole world of George Martin, or In what order to read "Game of Thrones"
Probably, there is no person in the world who hasn't heard anything about the Game of Thrones series. But not everyone knows that this work of modern cinema was filmed on the basis of a series of books by the wonderful author George Martin
"Crime and Punishment": reviews. "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky: summary, main characters
The work of one of the most famous and beloved writers of the world Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky "Crime and Punishment" from the moment of publication to the present day raises many questions. You can understand the main idea of the author by reading the detailed characteristics of the main characters and analyzing the critical reviews. "Crime and Punishment" gives reason for reflection - is this not a sign of an immortal work?
Alexander Kuprin: biography of the writer
Alexander Ivanovich Kuprin is a famous Russian writer. His works, woven from real life stories, are filled with "fatal" passions and exciting emotions. Heroes and villains come to life on the pages of his books, from privates to generals
The author of "Pinocchio" - Carlo Collodi
The author of "Pinocchio" - a fairy tale known throughout the world, was born in Italy on November 24, 1826. The boy's name was Carlo Lorenzini. Carlo took the pseudonym Collodi later, when he began to write fairy tales for children (that was the name of the village where his mother was from). At first, these were free translations of the tales of another, no less famous storyteller - Charles Perrault. And the author of Pinocchio began to compose his main fairy tale in life when he was 55, at a fairly mature age
Summary of "Sadko". Bylina
Do you want to know the summary of "Sadko" - an epic about a hero who does not have superpowers, but who managed to achieve the favor of the Higher powers thanks to his talent? Read about it in our article
Igor Mozheiko (Kir Bulychev): biography, creativity
Fans of the science fiction genre know the writer Kir Bulychev well, because it was based on his book that the series “Guest from the Future” was created, which was a huge success in the mid-1980s. The writer gained fame outside the USSR, but even many Russian readers do not know that behind the name of Kira Bulychev, a researcher, orientalist and historian Igor Vsevolodovich Mozheiko was hiding from fame
The idea and history of the creation of the novel "Quiet Don"
The most significant creative work of Mikhail Sholokhov is the novel "Quiet Don". In this work, the writer fully revealed his literary talent and was able to reliably and interestingly describe the life of the Don Cossacks. The manuscript, spanning nine years, overcame many obstacles before it was published. How did the history of the creation of the novel "Quiet Flows the Don" develop?
Summary of "Asia" - a favorite story
I met the story "Asya" when I was about ten years old. Since then, I consider it the best work about first love. Rereading it from time to time and admiring the skill of Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, I keep in my memory eternal images of sadness and joy, contempt and inspiration, inner breakdown and desperate faith
Jules Verne's sci-fi novel (co-authored with André Laurie) "Five Hundred Million Begums": summary, characters
In his novels, Jules Verne sought to convey to readers a passion and love for adventure, scientific discoveries. He wanted to develop in fans of his work a desire to explore the seas and oceans, space and land
Fairy tale "Conscience Lost" S altykov-Shchedrin. Summary, analysis of the work
This article examines in detail the work of S altykov-Shchedrin's "Conscience Lost". A brief summary and analysis will touch upon those special moral strings of the soul of a person and society as a whole. The question that has been of interest to people for more than one century, which should be understood first of all: “What is it - conscience?” Censor, controller, inner voice? Why is she needed if without her it becomes so calm? This and much more is covered in this article
John Boynton Priestley's play "A Dangerous Turn": summary, main characters, plot, film adaptation
At a reception at the co-owner of the publishing house Robert Kaplan, interesting details of the suicide of brother Robert, which occurred a year ago, are revealed. The owner of the house begins an investigation, during which, one by one, the secrets of those present are revealed
To help a third grader: a summary of Chekhov's "Vanka"
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a Russian writer, a recognized master of short stories (mostly humorous). For 26 years of his work, he created more than 900 works, many of which were included in the golden fund of world classics
Remembering the classics. Summary "Village" Bunin
Ivan Alekseevich Bunin is a famous Russian writer. In his works, he reflected the impoverishment of the Russian countryside after the revolutionary events, the oblivion and loss of the moral foundations of people's lives. The author was one of the first to catch what changes are coming in Russia, how they will affect its society. Bunin draws the cruel face of the Russian village in his works. "The Village", the theme of which is "the life and way of life of the peasants after the abolition of serfdom" - a story about the fate of two brothers. Each of them chose his life
Summary of "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen
Summary of "The Snow Queen" by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen can be retold by any child and adult, thanks to numerous stage, cinematic and animation incarnations. But only those who read the text from beginning to end know that this is not just a children's fairy tale
Victor Hugo's book "Cosette". Summary
This excerpt from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is seen by many as a standalone book. The writer had a special fondness for disadvantaged people, especially children, and therefore in his novels children's images are written out especially vividly. This is another hero of the novel - Gavroche, who died on the Parisian barricades, and a whole gang of homeless children, and, of course, Cosette
Arthur Conan Doyle, "The Lost World". Summary
For the vast majority of readers, Arthur Conan Doyle is the author of detective stories and the literary father of the detective Sherlock Holmes. But on his account there are other works, albeit not as popular as stories about the adventures of the great detective. These include the story "The Lost World", a summary of which we will try to present to you
Russian folklore: werewolf on the example of the frog princess
For some reason, it is generally accepted that vampires and werewolves came to us from the West, and yet in Russian folklore there are many characters who are also, in fact, werewolves. Remember the tale of Finist the Clear Falcon, the Gray Wolf who helps Ivan Tsarevich, not to mention the fact that Ivan gets to be the wife of the Frog Princess
Summary: Kuprin, "White Poodle" chapter by chapter
The plot of the story "White Poodle" AI Kuprin took from real life. After all, wandering artists, whom he often left for lunch, repeatedly visited his own dacha in the Crimea. Among such guests were Sergei and the organ grinder. The boy told the story of the dog. She was very interested in the writer and later formed the basis of the story
A half-forgotten novel, or a summary of "Two Captains" by Kaverin
Describing the summary of "Two Captains" by Kaverin is an extremely thankless task. This novel should be read not in a short retelling, but in the original, it is painfully well and “tasty” written
Summary of "Childhood of the Theme" by N. G. Garin-Mikhailovsky
"The Childhood of Theme" is the first story of an autobiographical work, consisting of four parts. Talking about himself, the writer protects the personality of each child from bureaucracy and heartlessness in the family and society
Jules Verne, "Mysterious Island" - immortal robinsonade
If you ask a modern reader about what is the most famous work written in the style of Robinsonade, then after the Defoe novel itself, Jules Verne, "The Mysterious Island" will undoubtedly be named
English detectives. What is their popularity?
As soon as we see the inscription "English detectives" in a bookstore, such great writers as Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Gilbert Chesterton, Fleming Ian immediately come to mind. There is nothing surprising here, because this is the gold standard of this genre
Summary of "The Little Humpbacked Horse" by P. Ershov
"The Little Humpbacked Horse" by P. Ershov is a fabulous poem. Due to the lightness of the verse, the abundance of popular expressions and the presence of satire, the work is quite popular not only among children, but also among adults
E. M. Remarque "Three Comrades". Summary of the novel
Erich Remarque began writing "Three Comrades" in 1932. In 1936, the work was completed and the novel was published by a Danish publishing house. It was translated into Russian only in 1958. A careful reading of the novel "Three Comrades" (Remarque), analysis of the work allows us to reveal its problems. The author develops the theme of the “lost generation” in it. The ghosts of the past continue to haunt people who have gone through the war for the rest of their lives
To help the student. Summary: "Emerald" Kuprin
The story "Emerald" was written by A. I. Kuprin in 1907. The plot of the work is based on the real story of the magnificent Dawn horse, which was destroyed due to the selfish calculations of people. The unusualness of the work lies in the choice of the main character by the author: all events are seen through the eyes of the stallion Emerald. Here is a summary. Kuprin's "Emerald" is a wonderful, subtle, dramatic story about the gullibility and defenselessness of animals and the cruelty of the human world
Summary of Chekhov's "Longing": sadness, sadness and heartache
In January 1986, A. P. Chekhov's story "Tosca" was published for the first time in "Petersburgskaya Gazeta". By this time, the author was already known as a master of short humorous stories. However, the new work was fundamentally different from those ironic scenes with which the name of the writer was associated
The same Gulliver, summary. "Gulliver's Travels" is waiting for the Master
Dear reader! I invite you to take a break from the 18th century style of writing and follow me to focus on the main ideas of the great novel. After reading the article, you will understand how timely Jonathan Swift created Gulliver's Travels for England of the 18th century
Let's remember our classics: a summary of "The Quiet Flows the Don" by Sholokhov
The theme of Sholokhov's novel "The Quiet Don" is a deep and systematic reflection of the life of the Don Cossacks at the turn of the epochs of the early XX century. Himself being a native of this land, the writer created images of the heroes of his novel based on real prototypes that he knew personally
D. I. Fonvizin "Undergrowth". Summary of the play
D.I. Fonvizin "Undergrowth". This story, or rather, a comedy play, is devoted to the education of the nobles of the 18th century, the savagery of their behavior, especially in the provinces. The work represents many strata of society: from impostor teachers and servants to statesmen
The adventure of Baron Munchausen continues
Each adventure of Baron Munchausen is witty and instructive. A captain in the Russian army, he often told his "true" stories. He is equally loved in Germany and in Russia
Summary of "Mumu" Turgenev I. S
When Gerasim returned to the estate along the river in the evening, he noticed how something was floundering near the shore. He bent down and saw a white puppy with black spots in the water. The little dog could not get out on land. Gerasim pulled it out, put it in his bosom and went home
Short biography of Bunin Ivan Alekseevich
Revolutionary impulses were not alien to the writer, but the changes that took place in the country did not correspond to his ideas about how and in what direction the life of society should be refracted
The story "Shot" (Pushkin): summary of the work
"Shot" Pushkin (a summary of the story is given in this article) wrote in 1830, and published it a year later. Historians studying the biography of the writer argue that this work is clearly autobiographical in nature
Remembering the classics: a summary of Chekhov's "Ionych"
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is the greatest Russian playwright who made a huge contribution to the development of world literature. At one time, he was recognized as an Honorary Academician in the category of belles-lettres by the Imperial Academy of Sciences. Over the course of his life, the author created more than 900 works
Summary of Bulgakov's "Heart of a Dog" chapter by chapter
Bulgakov's story "Heart of a Dog" was written back in 1925, in the 60s it was distributed by samizdat. Its publication abroad took place in 1968, but in the USSR - only in 1987. Since then, it has been reprinted numerous times