| Author |
Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938 |
| Translator |
Graham, Rosa Savary |
| Translator |
Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975 |
| Title |
A Slav Soul, and Other Stories
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| Note |
"Of this work all but three tales were translated by my wife, and these three by myself."--Introduction by Stephen Graham
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| Contents |
A Slav soul -- The song and the dance -- Easter day -- The idiot -- The picture -- Hamlet -- Mechanical justice -- The last word -- The white poodle -- The elephant -- Dogs' happiness -- A clump of lilacs -- Anathema -- Tempting providence -- Cain.
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| Credits |
Marc D’Hooghe
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| Summary |
"A Slav Soul" by Alexander Kuprin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates a vivid portrayal of Russian life through various character sketches and narratives that explore the complexities of human nature and emotions. Among the notable characters introduced is Yasha, an enigmatic servant who reflects the idiosyncrasies of the Slav soul, embodying both pride and vulnerability in his interactions with those around him. The opening of "A Slav Soul" draws the reader into a nostalgic recollection of childhood memories, focusing on the protagonist's reflections concerning his family and their servant Yasha, an emotionally intricate figure. Yasha is depicted as a proud, melancholy man who serves as a pillar of support for the family's honor, despite his shortcomings, such as alcoholism and eccentricity. The narrative intricately weaves together Yasha's unique personality traits, relationships with animals like Matsko the horse and Bouton the dog, and his interactions with the protagonist's family, encapsulating the deep-seated emotions and cultural nuances that define his character, setting the stage for the poignant tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57036 |
| Release Date |
Apr 23, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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