Makar's Dream, and Other Stories by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko

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Author Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921
Translator Fell, Marian
LoC No. 16006611
Title Makar's Dream, and Other Stories
Note Published in London under title: "The murmuring forest, and other stories".
Note Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Makar's dream -- The murmuring forest -- In bad company -- The day of the atonement.
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Summary "Makar's Dream and Other Stories" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The central narrative, "Makar's Dream," introduces Makar, a poor Russian peasant living in the remote forests of Yakutsk, who grapples with his harsh existence through dreams of a better life and the spiritual implications of his actions. Korolenko's work highlights themes of social justice, the struggles of the oppressed, and the resilience of the human spirit, making his stories resonate with universal experiences and emotions. The opening of "Makar's Dream" immediately immerses readers in the harsh realities of Makar's life, setting the stage on Christmas Eve as he laments the lack of vodka to mark the holiday. Through a series of interactions with his wife and neighbors, we get glimpses of Makar's character: a man caught between his pride and desperate circumstances, who dreams of escaping his toil. As he ventures out to procure a drink, the narrative hints at his struggles with alcoholism and self-deception, foreshadowing the story's deeper exploration of life's injustices and the metaphysical questions surrounding judgment and redemption that come into play as Makar ultimately finds himself judged after death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 62555
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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