Sewastopol by graf Leo Tolstoy
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| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
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| Editor | Löwenfeld, Raphael, 1854-1910 |
| Illustrator | Cissarz, J. V. (Johann Vincenz), 1873-1942 |
| Title | Sewastopol |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Sewastopol -- Kaukasische Erzählungen: Ein Überfall. Der Holzschlag. Begegnung im Felde. |
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| Summary | "Sewastopol" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a collection of war narratives written in the mid-19th century. The work vividly depicts the experiences of Russian soldiers during the Siege of Sevastopol, a crucial battle in the Crimean War, exploring themes of suffering, heroism, and the human condition amidst the brutality of war. The narratives focus on various facets of the conflict, using the backdrop of Sevastopol to illuminate the varying responses of soldiers and townsfolk confronted by the horrors of battle. The opening of "Sewastopol" presents a somber and gritty scene set during December 1854, as the narrative begins with descriptions of the cold morning and the unsettling atmosphere of the besieged city. The text introduces the protagonist, a young officer deeply experiencing the trials of defense alongside his comrades. As he navigates the grim reality of war, Tolstoy captures the sensory details of the battlefield, from the chilling air to the chaos surrounding cannon fire, immersing the reader in the harrowing experience of the soldiers while emphasizing the psychological toll of warfare. Each moment is meticulously detailed, showcasing both the mundane and the extraordinary, setting the stage for the complex exploration of courage, suffering, and the moral implications of war that follow in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into German |
| Subject | Sevastopol (Ukraine) -- History -- Siege, 1854-1855 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54560 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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