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VII -The witch and other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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VI -The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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V. Parting Gifts

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V -The Witchand Other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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V -The witch and other Stories

by LovelyMay — 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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Trouble Me No More

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Tonio to the Letter

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TO A YOUNG AMERICAN BOOK-HUNTER

by LovelyMay — To Philip Dodsworth, Esq., in New York, the author addresses his experiences and advice on the pursuit of book-hunting, congratulating Dodsworth on joining this passionate quest. He begins by evoking the sentimentality and solitude that comes with the love for books, referencing Thomas e Kempis and the comfort found in reading. Despite offering advice, the author humorously acknowledges that like many enthusiasts, Dodsworth may not strictly follow it, highlighting the eager but often haphazard nature of…
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Title Page

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