Short stories from the Balkans by Edna Worthley Underwood

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Translator Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961
LoC No. 19015082
Title Short stories from the Balkans
Original Publication Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1919.
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Brother Cœlestin, by Yaroslav Vrchlický -- Furor Illyricus, by A. von Vestendorf -- Easter candles, by J. L. Caragiale -- The journey, by Savatopluk Čech -- All Souls Day, by Jan Neruda -- Foolish Jona, by Jan Neruda -- The robbers, by Lazar K. Lazarevic -- Naja, by Xaver Šandor-Gjalski -- Jagica, by Xaver Šandor-Gjalski -- A pogrom in Poland, by Joachim Friedenthal -- A trip to the other world, by Koloman Mikszáth -- Fiddlers three, by Koloman Mikszáth -- The swine herd, by Walther Netto.
Summary "Short Stories from the Balkans" by Edna Worthley Underwood is a collection of translated short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a selection of narratives reflecting the diverse cultures and experiences of the Balkan region, offering readers vibrant glimpses into its history and humanity. The collection features various authors, including well-known figures like Yaroslav Vrchlický, A. Von Vestendorf, and J. L. Caragiale. The opening of this collection introduces "Brother Cœlestin," a story set in a gloomy cloister high in the Apennines, where the young monk, Brother Cœlestin, feels stifled by his ascetic life. Cœlestin is portrayed as a gentle dreamer, yearning for the beauty of nature that he can only glimpse through barred windows. The narrative unfolds as Cœlestin requests to accompany Brother Andrew on a mountain supply run, only to return with an unexpected burden—a dying musician. This act of compassion for the stranger invites conflict and leads to Cœlestin grappling with themes of duty, faith, and the allure of worldly experiences. The opening sets a mystical tone, underscoring the tensions between aspiration and confinement, thus engaging readers from the very start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories -- Translations into English
Subject Balkan Peninsula -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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