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THE WITCH
"The Witch" unfolds on a stormy evening, showcasing Savely Gykin, the sexton, and his wife, Raissa. As Savely lies in bed, a tempest rages outside their hut, symbolizing the tumultuous events to follow. Savely suspects the storm's ferocity has mystical origins, specifically linked to his wife. Raissa, deeply absorbed in her sewing, seems indifferent to both the storm and her husband's accusations of witchcraft. Their monotonous existence is disrupted by the arrival of a lost postman and his driver,…-
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PEASANT WIVES
In the village of Reybuzh, the story unfolds around the household of Filip Ivanov Kashin, known as Dyudya, who has accumulated a modest fortune through various ventures. His family consists of his elder son Fyodor, whose wife Sofya lives with them, suffering constant ailments; and his hunchback son Alyoshka, married to Varvara, a young and attractive woman chosen for him who draws the attentions of their guests. One evening, they receive a visitor, Matvey Savitch, with an orphan boy, Kuzka, whom he has…-
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THE POST
In the dark, chilly hours of the night, amidst the sleepy town setting, a postman, clad in his official uniform and wielding a rusted sword, prepares for his journey, accompanied by a university student traveling to the station, an arrangement borne out of necessity rather than protocol. Amidst the nocturnal silence and the preparations of the driver, Semyon Glazov, to embark upon the journey with the mail cart and its three horses, the postmaster implores the postman to deliver a parcel and extend…-
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XX —The witch and other Stories
In the serene landscape two miles away from Obrutchanovo, amidst the transformative phase brought by the construction of a grand bridge, a poignant story unfolds centered around the New Villa. The village, perched high on the river-bank, offered a scenic view of the bridge's intricate framework, particularly mesmerizing in fog or when adorned with hoar frost, presenting a spectacle that hinted at both beauty and the ominous influence of change. Kutcherov, the robust engineer behind the bridge, becomes a…-
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XIX —The witch and other Stories
In "The Witch and Other Stories," a chapter paints a vivid scene of the tension between the villagers of Obrutchanovo and the residents of the New Villa. A noticeable rift is present as the villagers, stuck in their ways and suspicious of change, observe the unfamiliar activities and innovations brought by the New Villa's inhabitants with skepticism and mistrust. From the outset, we see a deep contrast in the lifestyles and perspectives of the two groups. The villagers' simple, agrarian lifestyle is…-
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Volodka's family tries to dissuade him from leaving with unsavory friends, fearing he'll return drunk. Despite their pleas, Volodka strikes his wife Lukerya and leaves. Elena Ivanovna and her daughter, from a higher social class, visit the village, receiving mixed reactions from the peasants. She engages with Rodion and Stepanida, discussing hardships of village life. Despite having resources, they lack essentials like coal for their work, leading to a constant struggle. Elena shares her own struggles,…
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In Chapter IV of "The Witch and Other Stories," tension escalates between the local village, Obrutchanovo, and the engineer, who grows increasingly irritable and suspicious. His paranoia leads him to bolster the security of his property; he keeps his gate bolted during the day, employs night watchmen to patrol his garden, and ceases to hire local laborers, suspecting them of thievery. This suspicion seems validated when someone swaps out the new wheels on his cart for old ones, and soon after, two bridles…
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V -The witch and other Stories
In The Witch and Other Stories, we follow a series of conversations and events involving several characters. Old Tsybukin talks to Anisim, his son, urging him to stay at home and help with business, offering him riches in return, but Anisim refuses. Meanwhile, Lipa, Tsybukin’s younger daughter-in-law, transforms from a tired, reserved woman into a bright, cheerful figure when her husband leaves. Wearing a threadbare petticoat and scrubbing the stairs, she sings and smiles, creating an image of innocence…-
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VII -The witch and other Stories
In Chapter 6 of "The Witch and Other Stories," the town of Ukleevo grapples with the imprisonment of Anisim for counterfeiting. Time moves on, with the community and his family adjusting to his absence. Anisim's father, old Tsybukin, visibly declines, no longer the formidable figure he once was, burdened by his son's legal troubles and his own declining business. Despite his attempts to navigate through these challenges by seeking influential help and engaging in acts of desperation such as bribery and…-
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VII -The witch and other Stories
Grigory Petrovitch Tsybukin, owner of a successful shop and deeply respected in his village, is faced with an existential crisis as he begins to question the authenticity of his wealth, prompting a reflection on his life's integrity. His fears of counterfeit money seem to mirror deeper anxieties about the worth and legitimacy of his own legacy. Varvara, a close acquaintance, senses Grigory's vulnerability and urges him to secure a future for his young grandson, Nikifor, to prevent potential injustices…-
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