Birds of Heaven, and Other Stories by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko
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"Birds of Heaven and Other Stories" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the intricacies of Russian life, capturing the beauty and challenges faced by its people while exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition. Through various characters, including a wandering preacher and a rejected stranger, the collection highlights experiences that evoke both compassion and introspection. At the
start of "Birds of Heaven," the narrative unfolds around a monastery celebrating the return of an esteemed ikon. The joyous atmosphere is interrupted when a weary traveler named Brother Varsonofy is denied entry to the guesthouse, leading to his poignant rejection amidst the bustling festivities. As he leaves, he attempts to offer comfort to others, revealing a deeper exploration of faith and human connection. The opening portion introduces the contrast of external joy and internal sorrow, setting the tone for the reflective and poignant stories that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Manning, Clarence Augustus, 1893-1972 |
| LoC No. | 19015737 |
| Title | Birds of Heaven, and Other Stories |
| Contents | Birds of heaven -- Isn't it terrible? -- "Necessity" -- On the Volga -- The village of God. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60256 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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