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III -The witch and other Stories

by LovelyMay — No one kept order, and it seemed that disorder was part of the programme. And as always happens when people do not know what to do, they begin eating, drinking, swearing, and shouting. The wedding of Anisim and Varvara as described in the text is a vivid illustration of traditional and, to some extent, stereotypical village festivities in Russia, marked by an abundance of food, drink, and a blend of joy and melancholy. Anisim, the groom, appears disconnected and passive, marrying more out of duty and…
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II. The Arrival

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II -The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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by LovelyMay — In Ukleevo, the life of the Tsybukin family and their interactions with the community are marked by a blend of business and personal affairs, underscoring the melding of work and leisure in rural society. The Tsybukins, divided into the Seniors and Juniors, frequently quarreled, leading to temporary shutdowns of their factory but providing gossip and entertainment for the townsfolk. These conflicts seemed to draw the community together, creating a social fabric woven with disputes, reconciliations, and…
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I. The Invitation

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I Cheerfully Refuse

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I -The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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by LovelyMay — In the introductory chapter of "In the Ravine," the setting unfolds in the small, inconspicuous village of Ukleevo, remembered mostly for a minor, yet oddly significant event involving a deacon and an excessive indulgence in caviare at a funeral. This seemingly trivial tale underscores the village's lack of noteworthy events and possibly a commentary on the mundane or the simplicity of rural life. The village, plagued by fever and environmental degradation due to its proximity to cotton factories and a…
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Hunting Sketches

by LovelyMay — Hunting Sketches by Anthony Trollope is a lively collection of essays that humorously examines the world of English fox hunting and the people involved in it. Written in the mid-19th century, the book offers an insightful and often satirical portrayal of the characters commonly found in hunting circles, from the eager novice to the seasoned huntsman. Trollope’s sketches capture the social nuances, traditions, and peculiarities of hunting culture, shedding light on both its exhilaration and its absurdities. This lighthearted work showcases Trollope’s wit and keen observational skills, making it an entertaining read for those interested in English country life and sporting traditions.
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HAPPINESS

by LovelyMay — In the sprawling expanses of the steppe, under the broad sky where stars slumber and the Milky Way stretches out, two shepherds, an aged, toothless man and a young one with thick eyebrows, guard their flock of sheep. Beside them stands an overseer from a large estate, a figure of grave demeanor, engaging with the shepherds in hushed, reflective conversation. They share tales of fortunes buried beneath the earth, treasures hidden away, lost through time yet whispered about among those who tread the vast,…
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