Literature 2024, July
Classical Literature (Russian). Russian classical literature: a list of the best works
Classical literature (Russian) is a broad concept, and everyone puts their own meaning into it. The creators of Russian classics have always had a great social responsibility. They never acted as moralizers, did not give ready-made answers in their works. Writers set a difficult task for the reader and forced him to think about its solution
Austen Jane (Jane Austen). Jane Austen: novels, adaptations
To this day, Miss Austen Jane is one of the most famous English writers. She is often referred to as the First Lady of English Literature. Her works are required to study in all British colleges and universities. So who was this woman?
Gorky's works: complete list. Maxim Gorky: Early Romantic Works
The great Russian writer Maxim Gorky (Peshkov Alexei Maksimovich) was born March 16, 1868 in Nizhny Novgorod - died June 18, 1936 in Gorki. At an early age "went into the people", in his own words
Russian and foreign poets of the 18th century
Great Russian literature consists of a huge number of genres. One of the most interesting and most revealing is poetry. Famous poets of the 18th century had a great influence on its development
Dogs of Sherlock Holmes: what cases of the detective involve dogs?
Holmes himself did not have a single pet in his entire life. Therefore, the expression "dogs of Sherlock Holmes" sounds somewhat inappropriate. But, in his own words, he resorted to their help more than once, and one of such cases is described in Sir A. K. Doyle's novel - The Sign of the Four. There is also the novel The Hound of the Baskervilles, which is directly related to a hefty dog trained to kill by smell. These works, or rather, the dog breeds appearing in them, will be discussed in our article
Alexander Belyaev - works and biography of a science fiction writer
2014 marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of the famous Russian writer Alexander Romanovich Belyaev. This outstanding creator is one of the founders of the genre of science fiction literature in the Soviet Union
English writer John Tolkien: biography, creativity, best books
Who is Tolkien John Ronald Reuel? Children know that this is the creator of the famous "Hobbit". In Russia, his name became very popular with the release of the cult film. At home, John Tolkien gained fame in the mid-60s
“From life we compose prose”, or What is a verse
Any thing that exists in the universe can be described using feelings, emotions, physical laws and phenomena, rumors, stories and more. But, going back to antiquity, you can find out that most of the texts had rhymed lines in one way or another, and even the entire text was completely written in the form of a verse
Narrative: an example. Narration, description, reasoning: texts
There are three types of speech: narrative, description, reasoning. Familiarization with their characteristics is provided by the elementary school curriculum. The development of the ability to compose texts belonging to different types of speech continues in subsequent years of schooling
How to write an essay well
How to write an essay. This topic is widespread at the Unified State Examination, so many people are interested in the essay genre
Somerset Maugham: biography, personal life, works, photos
In the 30s of the twentieth century, the name of Somerset Maugham was known in all circles of European society. A talented prose writer, a brilliant playwright, a politician and a British intelligence officer… How did all this combine in one person? Who is Maugham Somerset?
Inspirational phrases for every day
Every person strives for a happy self-feeling. To do this, he may need to work on his consciousness at some point. In life, unfortunately, often have to deal with injustice. Against this background, resentment often arises, self-doubt appears. Short inspirational phrases are what will instantly cheer you up, feel much better
The wisest parables about life
A parable is a story that in a different form contains some moral teachings, teachings (for example, the wisest parables of the Gospel or Solomon), some wise thoughts (parables). Officially, it is a small genre of didactic fiction. Many identify the wisest parables with fables
The best memoirs worth reading. List of authors, biographies, historical events, interesting facts and their reflection on the pages of books
The best memoirs help us to learn better about the fate of famous personalities, how their lives developed, how certain historical events took place. Memoirs, as a rule, are written by famous people - politicians, writers, artists who want to tell in detail about the most important moments of their lives, episodes that influenced the fate of the country
Talking names in "Woe from Wit" as a key to understanding comedy
Why do we need speaking names in “Woe from Wit? Why, in fact, are they called speakers? What role do they play in the work? To answer these questions, you will have to plunge into the history of literature
Vasisualy Lokhankin - a character in the novel by Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov "The Golden Calf"
Among the secondary characters of The Golden Calf, one of the most colorful figures is the homegrown philosopher Vasisualy Andreevich Lokhankin. This hero of the work is immediately remembered by the reader not only due to the comic incidents that happen in his life, but also due to his manner of speaking, as well as his tendency to useless reasoning about the fate of the Russian intelligentsia, to which he considered himself to be a representative
Stefani Meyer: biography of the author of "Twilight"
Stefani Meyer: a description of the creative path of the American writer. Interesting details of writing the famous "Twilight"
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky: The Pentateuch
The concept of "Pentateuch" goes back to the Bible and means five books - five parts, the significance of which for mankind is difficult to overestimate, because they are the beginning of Divine revelation to man. But what is "the great five books of Dostoevsky"? We understand together its role and significance for literature
"Universal skier" - description and features of the manual
Today we will discuss the book written by Mark Elling - "The Universal Skier". It is addressed to athletes who constantly dream of dizzying descents on the most exotic slopes, which are distinguished by steepness and different surfaces
Arthur Clark: bibliography and book rating
Several generations of not only readers, but also authors who write in the genre of science fiction have grown up on the works of Arthur C. Clarke. His works were a kind of prediction of certain events or technologies
Kafka, Franz (Franz Kafka). Works, biography, photo
Franz Kafka, whose works are known all over the world, was a German-speaking author of Jewish origin. Oddly enough, the writer, who is now known to the whole world, was not popular during his lifetime and published only a few short stories. Kafka ordered all his literary heritage to be burned, but his friend Max Brod disobeyed, and only thanks to this world was it possible to find out who this mysterious writer was and get acquainted with his works
The meaning of a fairy tale for a Russian person on the example of the work "The Sea King and Vasilisa the Wise"
In Russian fairy tales, the features of the human character are manifested in all their breadth. In general, the tale of each nation is characterized by national characteristics. So, despite the fact that many plots of fairy tales from different countries are similar to each other, the heroes are purely national. They reflect, rather, not the Russian character, but an ideal idea of it
A person needs a person: quotes, wise sayings, aphorisms
Any radio wave, any channel broadcasts the idea that a person's life is dull and joyless if he has no one to share problems and joys with. All songs, poems, beautiful phrases on this topic seem like a set of letters, but the time comes, and a person begins to understand the true meaning of what has been accumulating in his mind, in his memory for years. During such periods, a person begins to eagerly look for the right words about those very irreplaceable people who become the meaning, salvation and incentive to live
Joy: quotes, aphorisms, wise thoughts
Joy is a bright, extremely positive feeling. And the ability to enjoy life, to live every day with a sense of gratitude, with thirst, with love - this is what everyone should strive for. Even friends, who, according to the proverb, are known in difficult times, are easily tested by joy. The one to whom you are truly dear will be able to sincerely rejoice for you, your successes, joyful events
Quotes about a loved one: examples from literature
All world literature rests on one plot: love - parting - feelings. Not a single artist has gone around the eternal theme, one way or another, human existence is built on emotions. Russian and foreign authors created the most valuable works on the theme of love, on which more than one generation grew up. Love is the basis and the beginning of everything, this topic will never lose its relevance, it is eternal and universal
Quotes about "missing" - balm for a lonely soul
There are times in life when quotes about "I miss you" become support and medicine. A person is so arranged that he inevitably becomes attached to another person. And if the two halves are separated for some reason, then the chronic aching feeling of longing does not leave for a minute
Masha Lukashkina: poetry and prose
If you are looking for good literature for a child, it's time to get acquainted with the poems of Masha Lukashkina. Very high-quality poetry, which, you see, is especially relevant in our time. And everything that concerns little children's minds and ears should be exclusively of the highest grade. Every parent will agree with this statement
Beautiful aphorisms about love. Sayings, quotes, phrases and statuses
The theme of love will never be secondary, at all times it comes first. People go through their life cycle in step with this bright feeling. All world literature rests on the theme of love, it is the basis and beginning of everything in the world. Millions of paintings, books, musical masterpieces and other works of art have appeared only because their author has experienced this magical feeling. Perhaps it is love that is the meaning of human life, which all the sages and philosophers are so intensely looking for
Top of Medvedev's most popular quotes
Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev does not skimp on vivid comparisons and non-standard speech turns in his speeches. Such boldness often results in the Prime Minister being quoted. In this article you will find the top most memorable phrases that came out of the mouth of this politician
"The Adventures of Cipollino": a summary for the reader's diary
There are probably very few people who haven't heard of the mischievous onion boy and his adventures. But it's not always easy to put down on paper what you remember. So, to your attention - "The Adventures of Cipollino": a summary of the work, which has become one of the favorites for many generations of schoolchildren
F. Cooper, "St. John's Wort": a summary
Despite the fact that the work itself is not too big and is read in one breath, sometimes it becomes necessary to get acquainted with the contents of the novel "St. John's Wort" in just half an hour. Brief summary in this situation is the best option. So, let's begin
What is a graphomaniac: definition
Graphomania can be imagined as a manic passion for writing, leading to a painful state, and a hindrance to society. On the other hand, a graphomaniac is a person who provides useful information to a wide range of people, who, through creativity, copes with his own internal problems
Horror books are funny and interesting
Probably, there is no such teenager who would not be attracted by the mysterious other world. Horror books by Robert Stein are a great gift for boys and girls. Be sure that the guys will definitely appreciate these magnificent works
Literary antipodes are characters opposite each other
The antipode is a person of opposite views, beliefs, and actions. It is with this meaning that the literary device is associated, with the help of which the author creates a picture of life and expresses his concept
William Faulkner: biography, personal life, books, photos
William Faulkner is a famous American writer, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. He received the most prestigious award for a writer in 1949. His most famous works were the novels The Sound and the Fury, Absalom, Absalom!, The Defiler of Ashes, collections of short stories The King's Gambit, Great Woods, New Orleans Essays
Leonid Ivashov: general, geopolitician, poet
Leonid Ivashov - a descendant of a nobleman and a Decembrist, a general, a rebel, a poet, a scientist, a bestselling author about the past and future of Russia. The list of virtues of this non-standard person is endless. It is difficult to measure his love for the motherland, patriotism, which has become the main guiding force of his life path
Cycle in literature - what is it? Meaning, definition and examples
The established expression "cycle of works" does not always correspond to our ideas about what a literary cycle is. Is the storybook a cycle? And Pushkin's Belkin Tales? Amazing discoveries are given to us by philologists, studying the usual adventures of Dunno and other books
Nikolai Borisov: a story about a story
History is a complex science, often subjective. Any birch bark is written by a person, and this already speaks of his personal perception and assessment. Chronicles and history books carry knowledge that does not always impartially reflect events. And yet, in every era there were chroniclers, thanks to whom we know the geography of cities, military redistribution of territories, the names of rulers, global events in the life of countries and peoples. How to interpret these chronicles is another question, scientists are doing this
Aleksey Kazantsev knew how to light the stars
Alexey Kazantsev is a well-known playwright, director, creator and artistic director of the Drama and Directing Center (1989-2007). When the perestroika default occurred in Russia, no one cared about the creative and talented youth. And Kazantsev watched and listened, gave everyone a chance. For him, creativity was more important than box office receipts
"Decameron" Boccaccio: history and content
The book "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio is one of the brightest and most famous works of the Early Renaissance in Italy. What this book tells about and how it earned the love of readers, you can learn from this article