Literature 2024, October
The benefits of books and reading. What does the statement about the benefits of books imply?
Reading books is perceived by a person as something boring and tiring. In fact, this opinion is erroneous, and people who do not read at all or do it rarely lose a lot of useful skills and qualities. The statement about the benefits of books today is more relevant than ever
The best quotes about tears
Tears are a natural reaction of the human body to a stressful external stimulus. But crying is not just a physical reaction. It can have different meanings depending on the situation. There are many aphorisms and interesting sayings about this phenomenon. Read the best quotes about tears in the article
A brief retelling of Victor Hugo's novel "Notre Dame Cathedral"
What educated person doesn't know Victor Hugo's Notre Dame Cathedral? Friends, in this article we give you an amazing opportunity to remember how events unfolded during the time of King Louis XI. So, get ready, we are going to medieval France
Elias Lennrot: biography, photo, creativity
Who is Elias Lennrot and why is he famous? Summary of the Karelian-Finnish epic "Kalevala" and a story about the writer's life
Biography, personal life, photos and creativity of Apollon Grigoriev
Apollon Alexandrovich Grigoriev is an outstanding critic and poet. This personality became one of the brightest in Russian literature of the XIX century. But his theories remained a mystery to contemporaries and aroused the interest of poets and prose writers only at the beginning of the last century. The life and work of Apollon Grigoriev is the topic of this article
"Black Raven" - Dmitry Veresov's calling card
Russian literature to this day pleases with extraordinary and interesting works. But behind each of them is a talented author who breathes life into the story he created, endows the characters with exceptional features, and finds a way to the heart of every reader. Dmitry Veresov has become such a master of the word in the vastness of modern Russian literature
Vasily Grossman: life and destiny
One day a young chemist decided to leave his earthly profession and devote his life to literature. And he began to write. Started with the Civil War, reached the Battle of Stalingrad. But the novel about the great victory on the Volga was read only in the dungeons of the Lubyanka. Vasily Grossman - writer, journalist, war correspondent
Belarusian folk tale "Easy bread"
Belarusian folk tale "Easy bread" tells that bread is not easy to get, that you have to work hard to always have plenty of food. In the article we will briefly outline the content of this story, we will give its plan
Grigory Melekhov in the novel "Quiet Flows the Don": characteristic. The tragic fate and spiritual quest of Grigory Melekhov
M. A. Sholokhov in his novel "Quiet Flows the Don" poeticizes the life of the people, deeply analyzes its way of life, as well as the origins of its crisis, which largely affected the fate of the main characters of the work. The author emphasizes that the people play a key role in history. It is he, according to Sholokhov, who is its driving force. Of course, the main character of Sholokhov's work is one of the representatives of the people - Grigory Melekhov
Writer Yuri Nagibin: biography, personal life, famous works
Nagibin Yuri Markovich, whose biography is presented in this article, is a famous writer and screenwriter. The years of his life - 1920-1994. He was born in Moscow on April 3, 1920. Kirill Alexandrovich, the father of the future writer, was shot shortly before the birth of Yuri - he participated in the White Guard uprising in the Kursk province
The legendary Countess Bathory - myths and reality
Fearful legends have been circulating about Countess Elizabeth Bathory since ancient times. In popularity, she is practically not inferior to the famous Count Dracula, who was considered a vampire. Bathory was credited with killing young girls, vampirism, witchcraft and many other atrocities, but whether there is a grain of truth in these stories still remains a mystery
What is tragedy in literature: definition
What is tragedy in literature? The definition of this term in a condensed form tells us that this is a work of a dramatic nature. It describes and closely examines the suffering of either the protagonist or members of his family, but always from the point of view of the moral principle
Best Comedy Fiction: A Short Review
If you want to get away from reality and raise your spirits, then humorous fiction is definitely what you need. Let's talk about some of the brightest representatives of the genre
Yazikov Nikolai: biography
The first third of the 19th century was marked by a charming "golden" time for Russian literature, which gave unsurpassed poets of the so-called Pushkin era. Now they are the eternal pillars of intelligence, knowledge of love, goodness and beauty, relying on which more than one generation of people has grown. One of these poets N. M. Yazykov is a friend of A. S. Pushkin and N. V. Gogol
The Divine Sword of Chaos Novella: content, features, reviews
"The Divine Sword of Chaos" is a short story that takes the reader to a completely different reality. It allows you to meet real heroes and see the world through their eyes
Poet John Donne: biography, creativity and personal life
John Donne was born in London in 1572 (between 01/23 and 06/19). His father was a prosperous merchant. He died when John was less than four years old. The daughter of the playwright and poet D. Heywood was his mother. Among her ancestors she also had T. Mora
The works of Omar Khayyam: poems, quotes, aphorisms and sayings, a short biography and interesting life stories
The work of the great oriental poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam fascinates with its depth. His biography is mysterious, full of secrets. The image of the poet himself is covered with various legends. His wisdom has come down to us through the centuries, captured in poetry. These works have been translated into many languages. Creativity and works of Omar Khayyam will be discussed in the article
Motivational books - what are they for? What is the value of a book and what does reading give us?
Motivating books help to find answers to difficult life questions and can guide a person to change their attitude towards themselves and the world around them. Sometimes, all you need to get the incentive to reach your goal is to open a book
Yan Vishnevsky: biography of the writer and photo
A writer of incredible charm and Ph.D. in chemistry, Pan Janusz Wisniewski is a popular novelist all over the world. Dislike for politics, attitude towards women and inspiration will be discussed in this article
Tim Sobakin: biography and creativity
Today we will talk about who Tim Sobakin is. The biography of this writer will be discussed further. The future writer was born in 1958, on January 2, in Zhovti Vody. He is the author of poems and prose for children. Real name - Andrey Ivanov
Very brief summary of "Quiet Flows the Don" by Sholokhov
After reading the summary of “Quiet Flows the Don”, you will definitely want to read the whole novel. From the very beginning, the author begins to describe the courtyard of Melekhovy, which is located on the very edge of the farm. The reader is told the story of this family, of which Gregory is the main member
Summary of "Kolobok" - fairy tales for the little ones
The article contains a summary of "Kolobok" - fairy tales for the little ones. It is interesting that seven heroes are involved in a short story
Vasil Bykov - a crane song for the Belarusian people
The prose of such a great author as Vasil Bykov made a huge impact on all military literature. This is an author about whom it is impossible to say little. This is a man with a capital letter. He was not afraid to show all the dirt and pain that people went through. This is a writer who no longer exists
Lev Oshanin: biography of an outstanding writer
Lev Oshanin is a native of the city of Rybinsk. His date of birth falls on May 1912. Leo's parents were very educated people
Journalist and writer Tom Wolfe: biography, creativity and interesting facts
A person who is far from modern literature may have a question: who is Wolfe Tom?. But advanced readers have long known this prose and journalism experimenter well, thanks to his fascinating novels and non-fiction books. How did the path of the writer develop?
Terry Goodkind: biography and creativity
Today we will tell you who Terry Goodkind is. The books of this author, as well as his biography, will be given below. We are talking about a modern American writer. He is the author of a fantasy series called The Sword of Truth. The books included in it, according to the Tor Books publishing house, have been published with a circulation of over 25 million units and have already been translated into 20 languages. Based on this series, the serial film "Legend of the Seeker" was shot
Writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov: biography, creativity and books
Soviet literary critic Pavel Petrovich Bazhov was a very versatile person. He was engaged in writing scientific works in the field of literary criticism, enriched the Russian language with a huge collection of folklore works of peoples from different parts of the USSR, collected by him personally. He was also engaged in journalistic and political activities. Pavel Bazhov is an interesting personality in the history of Russian folklore, so it will be useful for everyone to get acquainted with his biography and literary heritage
The book "Better to be than to seem": is it worth reading?
In this article we will talk about Audrey Karlan's book "Calendar Girl. Better to be than to seem." This highly controversial work has generated a wave of controversial writings. Some believe that the book is suitable only for hanging it in a latrine, while others, on the contrary, assure that “Better to be than to seem” is almost a masterpiece with a thoughtful plot. Let's try to figure out what this trilogy really is
What is the name of the book? 5 mistakes beginner writers make
If earlier writing seemed to most people an unattainable peak, now even a young and unknown author has a good chance of success. The Internet and social networks are literally overflowing with works of different authors of different genres and different quality. So how do you get the public's attention to your novel? One of the important nuances is the correct, interesting, catchy name. In the article we will tell you how to name the book so that it attracts readers
Weekly Shonen Jump - what is it?
For those who don't know, manga is a Japanese comic. Its main features are the original drawing (of course, in anime style) and the way of reading - from right to left horizontally. To learn about the novelties of the manga world, there are special printed publications that publish announcements, one of them is Weekly Shonen Jump
Who wrote "Prostokvashino"? Author's name
Each of us in our childhood watched the cartoon "Vacation in Prostokvashino" or "Three from Prostokvashino". But do you know who is the author of these animated films? These two cartoons are based on the novel by Eduard Uspensky. They complement each other
Viktor Vasilyevich Smirnov: biography, books and photos
During our life we manage to get to know many authors, writers, screenwriters, some of them are more famous, and some are less. Viktor Vasilyevich Smirnov is a highly respected and well-known writer, but we do not study his works at school. Sometimes the life of outstanding people is not filled with super interesting events, but it is still entertaining to learn their story
Sayings about autumn - instructions for preparing for winter?
We forgot about the origins and wisdom of our ancestors, because sayings about autumn, winter, animals, etc. - this is a storehouse of centuries-old observations transmitted to us for the correct systematization of life. Sayings teach kindness, ingenuity, hard work, reverent attitude towards the world around. But the main idea in every saying, proverb is love for the native land, which gave life to everyone
Jerome Salinger is a writer whose works have not lost their relevance
Jerome Salinger is best known as the author of The Catcher in the Rye. But he wrote wonderful stories with a touch of depressiveness and times of cruelty, but at the same time inspiring optimism
Peter Mail is an English writer who admires France
Reading a good book means having a pleasant and useful time. To date, there are more than enough works on store shelves. What to choose? A talented author like Peter Mail will not disappoint you in any way
Rating of the best audiobooks of different genres
Today we will review the ranking of the best audiobooks. The first place in this list is occupied by the Bible. It has been translated into 9 hundred languages. Scripture is dedicated to the mysteries of the origin of the world, the birth of mankind and the meaning of being
K.G.Paustovsky "Dense Bear". Summary of the tale
The main character of the work is Petya-small. "Small" because he lives with his grandmother, whose son (his father, also Petya) died in the war. The boy lives in the village and is engaged in grazing calves. So it turns out that Petya spends time in nature from morning to evening. Every day he gets to know this world closer, gets acquainted with its inhabitants, feels how he breathes. Even trees talk to a child, not to mention animals, birds, insects
Derzhavin's creativity. Innovation in the work of Derzhavin
Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin (1743-1816) - an outstanding Russian poet of the 18th - early 19th century. Derzhavin's work was innovative in many ways and left a significant mark on the history of the literature of our country, influencing its further development
A bird with a human face. Myth or truth?
Not everyone has reliable information about the Sirin bird. The popular heroes of the myths of the ancient Slavs were the cunning Baba Yaga, the treacherous Nightingale the Robber, the evil Koschey the Immortal, who are now known as fairy-tale characters
Kolesova Natalia: fantasy books
In the fantasy genre, a myriad of books are being created today. There are several hundred Russian authors who publish works in this literary direction. Among them is Natalia Kolesova. But this writer creates her books not only in the fantasy genre. From time to time, romance novels, fantastic works and even stories come out from under her pen