The Little Russian Servant

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gréville, Henry, 1842-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Little Russian Servant" by Henri Gréville is a novella written in the late 19th century that explores themes of class disparity and unrequited love. Set against the backdrop of Russian serfdom, the book navigates the lives of servants working in the grand houses of nobility. The story likely delves into the personal journey of Mavra, a young peasant girl, as she navigates her role within a wealthy household and her deepening feelings for the young Count Serge. The narrative follows Mavra as she is introduced into the service of a countess, where she engages in embroidery and caretaking duties. Her admiration for the countess and infatuation with her son Serge blossom as she goes about her daily tasks. Despite the hierarchy of their classes, Mavra cherishes her devotion to the family. Her world is turned upside down when Serge marries, leading Mavra back to her village in resignation. Eventually, she accepts a position as a nurse for Serge's newborn child, finding a sense of fulfillment in service. Throughout the story, Mavra's innocent love and her indomitable spirit reflect the complexities of social class and longing for a connection beyond her humble beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-10-30