| Author |
Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
| Contributor |
Mickiewicz, Adam, 1798-1855 |
| Contributor |
Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 |
| Title |
The Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin; With Other Pieces
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin; With Other Pieces by Borrow" is a collection of lyrical poetry and narrative pieces written in the early 19th century. This compilation includes Pushkin's famous poem "The Talisman," along with other works such as "The Mermaid," "Ancient Russian Song," "Ancient Ballad," and "The Renegade." The overarching theme revolves around the exploration of love, nature, and the often mystical or tragic elements of human experience. In "The Talisman," a youth receives a magical object from a sorceress that protects him from harm, symbolizing the power of true love. This piece sets the tone for the collection with its blend of romantic longing and fantasy. "The Mermaid" tells the poignant story of a hermit monk enchanted by a beautiful water spirit, eventually leading to his tragic fate as he succumbs to temptation. The other pieces in the collection similarly delve into themes of love and sacrifice, with colorful depictions of heroism and sorrow set against a rich backdrop of Russian folklore and legend. Together, these works showcase Pushkin's masterful use of language and his profound insights into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Russian poetry -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Polish poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12458 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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