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LoC No.: 19015737

Title: Birds of Heaven, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Birds of heaven -- Isn't it terrible? -- "Necessity" -- On the Volga -- The village of God.

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Summary: "Birds of Heaven and Other Stories" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the intricacies of Russian life, capturing the beauty and challenges faced by its people while exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition. Through various characters, including a wandering preacher and a rejected stranger, the collection highlights experiences that evoke both compassion and introspection. At the start of "Birds of Heaven," the narrative unfolds around a monastery celebrating the return of an esteemed ikon. The joyous atmosphere is interrupted when a weary traveler named Brother Varsonofy is denied entry to the guesthouse, leading to his poignant rejection amidst the bustling festivities. As he leaves, he attempts to offer comfort to others, revealing a deeper exploration of faith and human connection. The opening portion introduces the contrast of external joy and internal sorrow, setting the tone for the reflective and poignant stories that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921

Translator: Manning, Clarence Augustus, 1893-1972

EBook No.: 60256

Published: Sep 7, 2019

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19015737

Title: Birds of Heaven, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Birds of heaven -- Isn't it terrible? -- "Necessity" -- On the Volga -- The village of God.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Birds of Heaven and Other Stories" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the intricacies of Russian life, capturing the beauty and challenges faced by its people while exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition. Through various characters, including a wandering preacher and a rejected stranger, the collection highlights experiences that evoke both compassion and introspection. At the start of "Birds of Heaven," the narrative unfolds around a monastery celebrating the return of an esteemed ikon. The joyous atmosphere is interrupted when a weary traveler named Brother Varsonofy is denied entry to the guesthouse, leading to his poignant rejection amidst the bustling festivities. As he leaves, he attempts to offer comfort to others, revealing a deeper exploration of faith and human connection. The opening portion introduces the contrast of external joy and internal sorrow, setting the tone for the reflective and poignant stories that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921

Translator: Manning, Clarence Augustus, 1893-1972

EBook No.: 60256

Published: Sep 7, 2019

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.