| Author |
Aksakov, S. T. (Sergei Timofeevich), 1791-1859 |
| Translator |
Duff, J. D. (James Duff), 1860-1940 |
| Title |
A Russian Gentleman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff [i.e. Aksakov] -- Mihail Maximovitch Kurolyessoff -- The marriage of the young Bagroff -- The young couple at Bagrovo -- Life at Ufa.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Hunter Monroe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
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| Summary |
"A Russian Gentleman" by S. T. Aksakov is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on Aksakoff's grandfather, Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff, providing vivid depictions of the family's life, customs, and the socio-political context of the time in Russia. The story traces his grandfather's journey from his ancestral estate in Simbirsk to a new life in the fertile regions of Ufa while highlighting the grand patriarch's profound character and his interactions with family and local society. The opening of "A Russian Gentleman" introduces Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff as a man of both physical strength and strong principles, driven by a desire for a peaceful life away from familial disputes and complications over land ownership. Discontented by his cramped living situation, he embarks on a migration in search of fertile land, guided by tales of abundance in the Ufa district. The narrative paints a picture of a determined man, reflecting on the social dynamics he encounters, including the complexities of negotiating land deals with local Bashkir chiefs, highlighting his integrity and respect for the native culture while remaining focused on securing a stable future for his family. This glimpse into his grandfather’s life sets the stage for the deeper exploration of family ties and the intricate fabric of Russian society that Aksakoff weaves throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Aksakov, S. T. (Sergei Timofeevich), 1791-1859 -- Family
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| Subject |
Aksakov family
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917
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| Subject |
Russia -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38781 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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