Tales of the Wilderness

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pilniak, Boris, 1894-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales of the Wilderness" by Boris Pilniak is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century, reflecting the transformation of Russian literature after the death of Chekhov. The work captures a variety of themes centered around life, nature, and the introspection of its characters, particularly through the lens of broader societal changes in Russia. The stories offer insight into human emotions and relationships in a rural setting, interweaving elements of spirituality and the natural world. The opening of "Tales of the Wilderness" introduces the characters Polunin, a bearded man engaged in a game of chess with his guest Arkhipov, while other characters, like Alena and Vera Lvovna, navigate their daily lives amidst the backdrop of a snowy landscape. The dialogue presents an exploration of art, faith, and the mundane aspects of rural existence, as Polunin contemplates the works of great painters and the essence of asceticism. The narrative is steeped in atmospheric detail, depicting a winter night filled with tension as personal relationships evolve, particularly revolving around past loves and current commitments. Pilniak's prose sets a contemplative tone, hinting at deeper thematic explorations that unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The snow

A year of their lives

A thousand years

Over the ravine

Always on detachment

The snow wind

The forest manor

The Bielokonsky estate

Death

The heirs

The crossways.

Credits:

Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-02-01