"Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka"
Genre: Russian prose, fiction
Genre: Russian prose, fiction
The first book, which I am going to blog about is "
Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki" by Nikolai Gogol. He was a Great Russian
dramatist, novelist and short story writer of Ukrainian ethnicity.
Each Gogol’s book is refreshing and gives a new interpretation of the world for people who read his work.
"Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka" is the
collection of interesting and unforgettable short stories, which was published
in 1831.
The first book consists of 4 parts:
• Sorochinskaya
yarmarka (Sorochintsï Fair)
• Vecher na kanune
Ivana Kupala (St. John's Eve)
• Mayskaya
noch', ili Utoplenitsa (May Night, or The Drowned Maiden)
• Propavshaya
gramota (The Lost Letter)
The composition is full of mystical and incredible occurrence.
The book fully describes Ukrainian traditions and superstitions, which is maintained
with specific language of this time.
Once you start reading it, you will never tear yourself away
from this book.
Here is the place where wonders happen.
The whole village is getting ready for Christmas; yet only Vacula cannot get
over his unreciprocated love. Her name is Oksana - the most beautiful girl in
the entire world for him.
In order to prove his feelings to Oksana, he embarks on an astonishing
journey.
During which, he saddles
the real Devil to get the red “Cherevichki” (shoes) for his whimsical love.
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Chmoki <3
This book sounds interesting, I've always wanted to learn more about Ukrainian heritage and folk tales. I'll have to see if it's available at the schools library or online. Awesome post.
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