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Title: Short Stories
Contents: O, tempora! O, mores! -- The writers' and journalists' duties -- Political winter -- Ridiculous cry -- The people: Yesterday, today and tomorrow -- Petrushan.
Credits: Produced by Victor Kirilov Liubenov
Summary: "Short Stories" by Hristo Botev is a collection of poignant narratives likely written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of society, political criticism, and human nature. The stories are framed by Botev's reflections on the turmoil in Bulgaria at that time, addressing the struggles of the nation while critiquing various facets of societal behavior and governance. The opening of this collection features a powerful piece titled "O, tempora! O, mores!" which delves into the absurdities of social hierarchies and the contrasting perceptions of different animals in society. Botev employs a satirical tone to question why certain animals are revered while others are scorned, mirroring the arbitrary distinctions made in human society. As he critiques writers, journalists, and the elite, Botev highlights the hypocrisy within the literary world and underscores the importance of sincerity in a time rife with superficiality. Through his sharp observations and witty rhetoric, he sets the stage for the exploration of social themes and the call for a more genuine engagement with reality throughout the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Botev, Khristo, 1848-1876
EBook No.: 2894
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 472
Language: Bulgarian
Subject: Short stories, Bulgarian
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Short Stories
Contents: O, tempora! O, mores! -- The writers' and journalists' duties -- Political winter -- Ridiculous cry -- The people: Yesterday, today and tomorrow -- Petrushan.
Credits: Produced by Victor Kirilov Liubenov
Summary: "Short Stories" by Hristo Botev is a collection of poignant narratives likely written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of society, political criticism, and human nature. The stories are framed by Botev's reflections on the turmoil in Bulgaria at that time, addressing the struggles of the nation while critiquing various facets of societal behavior and governance. The opening of this collection features a powerful piece titled "O, tempora! O, mores!" which delves into the absurdities of social hierarchies and the contrasting perceptions of different animals in society. Botev employs a satirical tone to question why certain animals are revered while others are scorned, mirroring the arbitrary distinctions made in human society. As he critiques writers, journalists, and the elite, Botev highlights the hypocrisy within the literary world and underscores the importance of sincerity in a time rife with superficiality. Through his sharp observations and witty rhetoric, he sets the stage for the exploration of social themes and the call for a more genuine engagement with reality throughout the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Botev, Khristo, 1848-1876
EBook No.: 2894
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 472
Language: Bulgarian
Subject: Short stories, Bulgarian
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.