Varjenka by Maksim Gorky

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Author Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Translator Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943
Title Varjenka
Note Translation of: Варенька Олесова.
Note Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Varjenka" by Maksim Gorky is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Ippolit Sergejevitsh Palkanov receiving an urgent telegram from his sister Jelisaveta, informing him of her husband's death and requesting his assistance on their estate. As Ippolit journeys back to the countryside, he is filled with a mix of trepidation and obligation, reflecting on his sister's troubled marriage and the emotional complexities of family ties. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ippolit as he arrives at his sister's home, where he finds her surprisingly composed despite her recent loss. Their interaction reveals the strain of their long-distance relationship and sets the stage for deeper discussions about life, personal despair, and societal roles. In this early encounter, Varjenka, a lively and attractive girl, makes her entrance, bringing a fresh dynamic to the narrative. As their conversations unfold during idyllic summer days, themes of love, duty, and personal freedom begin to emerge against the backdrop of the Russian countryside. This sets up a story that promises to explore not only personal relationships but also broader social issues, making the lives of the characters deeply resonant with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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