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The chapter from "The Witch and Other Stories" unveils a poignant morning scene as the villagers, bathed in the dewy light, confront the harsh realities of poverty that starkly contrast their fleeting moments of beauty and peace. At the heart of the narrative is Marya, who experiences a profound sense of alienation and apprehension as she and others attend mass, a ritual that momentarily bridged the chasm between their impoverished existence and the opulent life of the newcomers from the great house. The…-
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Nikolay Tchikildyeev, once a waiter in Moscow, is compelled by declining health and financial ruin to return to his ancestral village of Zhukovo with his wife, Olga, and daughter, Sasha. Upon arrival, the squalor and dilapidation of their family home starkly contrast the idyllic memories of his youth. The house is unclean, crowded, and seemingly on the verge of collapse, its poverty marked by the absence of pictures, replaced by bottle labels and newspaper cuttings. The family is greeted not by familiar…
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On a blazing August day, the old woman assigned her granddaughter, Sasha, to ensure the geese stayed out of the kitchen-garden. Situated close to the tavernkeeper's geese, who were contently feasting on oats near the tavern, and farther from others grazing across the river, the setting was ripe for youthful distraction. Sasha, tasked with a seemingly straightforward duty, quickly succumbed to the ennui of vigilance and wandered off to a nearby ravine. There, she encountered Marya’s eldest daughter,…
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In The Witch and Other Stories, the scene unfolds with the characters settling down for the night. Nikolay, an invalid, is placed on the stove with his elderly father, while Sasha lies down on the floor. Olga, accompanied by the other women, heads to the barn, where she lies down beside Marya on the hay. Olga comforts Marya, advising her to bear her troubles in patience, quoting a Scripture: "If anyone smite thee on the right cheek, offer him the left one also." Olga continues with a singsong tone,…
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In this grim chapter, the desperation and bleakness of village life are brought to the fore through the experiences of a family and their small community during the Fast of the Assumption. As the somber evening descends upon their humble hut, Marya and Granny, burdened by their meager existence, go about their frugal routines, highlighting their poverty and the stifling constraints of their life. The children, Sasha and Motka, showcase a naïve yet dark perception of morality, as they find a morbid sense…
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In Zhukovo, a village devoid of mystery and rich conversation from fifteen to twenty years ago, life has become transparent, with peasants openly discussing their struggles with poverty rather than tales of lands and treasures. Osip attributes their hardships to the Zemstvo. Religious practices in the village are minimal and primarily routine, with attendance at the parish church reserved for significant rites of passage and holiday services. The villagers display a nominal belief in the supernatural,…
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In this chapter, the stark contrast between two inhabitants of a poor, rural household, Marya and Fyokla, reveals the varying attitudes towards their harsh living conditions. Marya, filled with a sense of unhappiness and longing for death, contrasts sharply with Fyokla, who embraces the life of poverty, uncleanliness, and disorder. Fyokla's scorn for her relatives, especially Olga, whom she sees as too soft and accustomed to the comforts of city life, manifests in physical aggression and verbal insults.…
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The winter in Nikolay's village was harsh and unyielding. After Nikolay's death, the hardships continue with food shortages requiring the purchase of flour and the family's strained dynamics exacerbated by Kiryak's noisy evenings and subsequent morning regrets. The starvation of their livestock and the severe cold symbolize the depth of their struggles, while the endless snow and frost mark a seemingly interminable winter season. Despite the adversities, the unwavering grip of winter eventually relents to…
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In a small village named Zhukovo, with forty households deep in accumulated debt, the arrival of the police inspector prompts a mix of anxiety and resignation among the villagers. The inspector, known formally as the master, is tasked with addressing over two thousand roubles in unpaid rates and taxes. He first stops at the tavern for tea, then proceeds to the elder's house, where a crowd of indebted villagers has gathered. The village elder, Antip Syedelnikov, although young, wields his authority with…
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In Chapter X of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," titled "The Circus Boy is Recognized," the protagonist Phil displays both bravery and quick thinking. After witnessing a theft, Phil confronts and seizes the thief, enduring the criminal's threats and an unsuccessful escape attempt. A confrontation ensues amidst a growing crowd, with Phil maintaining a firm grip on the thief. Despite his adversary's violent resistance and the arrival of apparent reinforcements, Phil remains undeterred, employing his…-
47.9 K • Ongoing
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