Literature 2024, October
Dostoevsky. "Idiot": read slowly
Dostoevsky's novel "The Idiot" is not clear to everyone. It refers to complex literary works. What did the writer want to say?
"Eugene Onegin": a summary of the novel in verse
"Eugene Onegin" is a work-epoch. But modern teenagers rarely read Pushkin in full, making do with a summary. How bad is that?
Meaning and summary: "Heart of a Dog" - a story out of time
After reading the words: “Summary, Heart of a Dog”, one can only smile sarcastically. What can be the "summary" of a classic work without time, which is projected onto the past and present of a vast country? The author, the son of a professor of theology, had the unique gift of Aesopian style. Why, it's all written about us, the present! Have modern adults never had to contemplate the misanthropic grin of Sharikov?
Summary. "The Cherry Orchard" by Chekhov: vicissitudes, heroes, plot
The play "The Cherry Orchard" by A.P. Chekhov is one of the writer's program works, which is studied not only in the school course of literature, but also in the university, which is why its summary is in great demand. Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard" is sometimes present in the Unified State Examination in Literature, so it is simply necessary to know its content at least briefly
"A house with a mezzanine" by A.P. Chekhov: a brief retelling
The narration of the work is in the first person - the artist. "A House with a Mezzanine" is dedicated to the period when the narrator lived for some time in the Belokurovsky estate of one of the districts of T. province. According to him, the owner of the estate complained that he could not find a person to whom he could pour out his soul
Fabula is not a plot
Narration from the side of fact, chronology, expression in the patterns of actions and in the development of displayed events, their non-randomness. The plot is, first of all, the literary tradition of constructing works. Initially, the term itself denoted a genre, translated as "fairy tale", "fable", then grew into the basis of a literary presentation, narration
The magic that Green put into "Scarlet Sails": a summary of the story
Summary of one of the most romantic works of Russian literature - "Scarlet Sails" by Alexander Grin. Many modern girls who are waiting for a handsome prince who can fulfill all their dreams want to repeat the fate of Assol
"Woe from Wit", Griboyedov: a summary of the work that is relevant today
"Woe from Wit" is one of the classic works of Russian literature, the theses of which remain relevant today. The work “Woe from Wit”, Griboyedov, a summary of which is in demand today not only in the course of a school or general university program in literature, but also in life, is truly a pearl of Russian classics
"Pit": a summary of the story of Andrei Platonov
Collectivization is the main word that fully characterizes Andrey Platonov's story "The Pit". The summary of the work allows you to understand what Russia was like in the pre-war period
The secret of the Third Reich. Hitler, the occult and aliens
The secret of the Third Reich lies in the fact that its leadership was originally associated with secret societies, including Thule. The roots of this organization, according to some sources, go back to the Teutonic Order
"Live and remember": a summary of the story by V. Rasputin
In most works of art, the title sometimes plays a decisive role. In Rasputin's story "Live and Remember", the summary of which is not able to fully reflect its content, the title should be considered as an eternal lesson that should be remembered forever by the person who received it
"Stone flower" Bazhov - an example of true folk art
Bazhov's collections are very interesting fairy tales. They are very different from all other folk tales, they are much more vital
Summary of Maxim Gorky's "At the Bottom"
"At the bottom" is one of the main works of the writer Maxim Gorky, whose real name is Alexei Peshkov. The summary of the play will help to keep abreast of what worried the inhabitants of Tsarist Russia in 1902
Analysis of Vladimir Mayakovsky's poem "Veil Jacket"
Vladimir Mayakovsky is a great phenomenon in the art of the twentieth century, an innovator and reformer who turned the world of poetry upside down. He has an amazing destiny and creative way. In his early years, he was a member of the Futurist circle, which had a great influence on him. The young, bold and daring poet went against the established ideas about art, did everything to "throw Pushkin off the ship of modernity"
"Avada Kedavra" is an unforgivable spell
If you've read the Harry Potter series or watched the Harry Potter movies, you've probably heard of Avada Kedavra. But do you know what this spell is and how it differs from others? What is its translation? Not? Then we will tell you more about it, and also remember a few other magic words that have a lot in common with this spell
Futurists - who is this? Russian futurists. Futurists of the Silver Age
Futurism (from the Latin word futurum, meaning "future") is an avant-garde trend in the art of Europe in 1910-1920, mainly in Russia and Italy. It sought to create the so-called "art of the future", as the representatives of this direction declared in their manifestos
"Alpine ballad" by Vasil Bykov
Vasil Bykov is a famous Belarusian and Soviet writer. Being a direct participant in the Great Patriotic War, he described in his works very clearly the hardships of that time. Today we will consider the tragic story of Vasil Bykov about love that intervened in the cruel realities of the war
Andrey Troitsky: books
Andrey Troitsky is an author of books who writes in the action-adventure genre. Several of his works have been filmed. The writer's work and reader reviews of some books will be considered in the article
Evgeny Khramov - poet, translator
Evgeny Khramov is a Russian poet. However, this figure is known in literature primarily for its translations. Thanks to Khramov, Soviet readers got acquainted with the work of such a writer as Henry Miller. The poet also translated into Russian the works of Rilke, Kipling, Galczynski
Arthur Schnitzler: biography, creativity, plays
The article is devoted to a brief review of the biography and work of the writer A. Schnitzler. Some of his works are listed in this work
Myths of Ancient Greece. Summary performed by N. Kuhn - a book of all times and peoples
There are books that never get old. Their content appeals to readers of all ages. And there are books, ignorance of which impoverishes a person's culture. These works include the book that was created by N. Kuhn - "Myths of Ancient Greece". It contains the heritage of the ancestors, which has no national identity, it is the cultural heritage of the whole world
Alexander Prozorov: biography, books
Alexander Prozorov is a modern Russian writer whose creative style is expressed in the genre of real fiction and is aimed at the mass reader. The works written by the writer are quite in demand on the book market. Still, the plot of the story being told captures from the very beginning and keeps in suspense until the moment of denouement
Historical novels: list of books, description, authors and reader reviews
In the modern world, unfortunately, free time is very limited. They have to be handled with extreme vigilance. And of course, no one wants to spend it on the wrong book. The choice is huge, and eyes run wide in search of a suitable one. Consider, for those who love historical novels, a list of books that are worth reading in the first place
Quotes from fairy tales, the meaning of which you understand as an adult
Children love stories about magical creatures, so they often ask adults to read fairy tales to them. But some of these works are useful for adults to read, so that they remember how important it is to maintain a loving and kind heart and faith in miracles
Writer Jonathan Coe: biography and creativity
In modern literature there are many names of talented writers who have made an invaluable contribution to its development. Among these, Jonathan Coe rightfully occupies a place of honor. He became famous as a master of satirical prose and detective stories. Let's take a closer look at his biography and work
Why did Oblomov fall in love with Olga Ilinskaya?
Often Russian literature depicts all the heights and baseness of such a wonderful feeling as love. Ivan Goncharov also turned to this topic in the work “Oblomov”. The main characters fell on difficult trials, the cause of which was love and their own "I"
Brilliant storyteller Ivan Tolstoy
The work affects our inner world, our soul. How often do we understand what is written? For what purpose? What did the author want to say by describing these events? Literary historians such as Ivan Tolstoy help us answer all questions
The myth of Orpheus. Orpheus and Eurydice
The myth of Orpheus and his beloved Eurydice is one of the most famous love myths. No less interesting is this mysterious singer himself, about whom not much reliable information has been preserved. The myth of Orpheus, which we will talk about, is only one of the few legends dedicated to this character. There are also many legends and fairy tales about Orpheus
Old Russian writer Daniil Zatochnik: biography, works
The article is devoted to the review of creativity and biography of Daniil Zatochnik. The paper indicates the features of the works and characterizes their place in the literature
Kozhinov Vadim: biography, creativity
Kozhinov Vadim Valerianovich is a well-known Soviet critic and publicist. Do you want to know more about this art historian, his life and work? Read more
The life and work of Griboyedov (briefly)
A.S. Griboyedov is a famous Russian playwright, a brilliant publicist, a successful diplomat, one of the smartest people of his time. He entered the history of world literature as the author of one work - the comedy "Woe from Wit". However, Alexander Sergeevich's work is not limited to writing the famous play. Everything that this man undertook bears the imprint of giftedness. His fate was adorned with extraordinary events. The life and work of Griboedov will be briefly outlined in this article
Biography, life and work of Ostrovsky
The life and work of Ostrovsky are heroic pages in the biography of a person who has experienced severe trials
The Tale of Kolobok. Is it that simple?
Undoubtedly, everyone remembers the fairy tale about Kolobok. The cultural values that the great Russian people left for us are relevant to this day. Is this fairy tale as simple as it seems at first glance?
Vera Chaplin: biography, creativity, photo
Do you know who Vera Chaplin is? Her biography will surely interest you. This is a famous children's writer, whose work is dedicated to the animal world. Not only her works are connected with him, but also her life path. Vera Chaplin worked at the Moscow Zoo for many years. You will find her photo and biography in this article
Reference and bibliographic apparatus of the library: description, composition, requirements and rules
Reference and bibliographic apparatus is one of the main components of the library, which helps employees and readers in the rapid search for information. The article describes in detail what the SBA consists of and how to organize it
Pushkin's sayings about friendship, love, life, creativity
The article is devoted to a brief review of Pushkin's statements about friendship, love, life and literature. The work contains some quotes of the poet
Kassil, "Konduit and Shvambrania": summary and main characters
Shvambrania was a mainland surrounded by "akian", waves and "sea". Some words were misspelled, which was justified by the youth of the cartographer. Boys and girls from nearby farms walked along Breshka in the evenings. The street was thickly strewn with seed husks. From the street came snatches of "refined" conversations
Euripides, "Medea": reviews, summary
Have you ever heard of a crazy woman who killed her children, thereby wanting to take revenge on her husband for infidelity? This story is almost two thousand years old. A summary of the tragedy of the ancient Greek playwright "Medea" will tell you about the complexity of human psychology and the punishment that he can incur for his actions
Georges Bataille: biography, creativity
Georges Bataille is a famous French writer and philosopher. We will talk about his work and ideas in this article
Original is fanfiction that does not belong to any fandom. New fictional characters
Among some fans of fanfiction, there is one delusion that significantly distorts the picture of the world. Almost everything that network authors write is called fanfiction, especially if they managed to light up in some kind of fandom. Nevertheless, the original is a completely independent work that has no direct relation to fanfiction