Demonien ruhtinatar: Kertomus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Demonien ruhtinatar: Kertomus" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story introduces a setting filled with quirky characters, primarily students from a seminary in Kiev, as they navigate everyday life, with humor and the supernatural blending seamlessly into their experiences. At the start of the tale, a bell rings, marking the beginning of a school day at a seminary in Kiev, and students flood the streets, showcasing their distinct personalities and chaotic interactions. The narrative captures the camaraderie and mischief of the students-grammar school boys engaging in playful disputes, while their philosophical counterparts engage in intellectual discussions. This lively atmosphere sets the stage for the arrival of a trio of seminary students-teologist Haljava, philosopher Homa Brut, and retor Tiberi Gorobets-who find themselves lost in the countryside, leading to a series of comedic misadventures involving mystical encounters and the eerie presence of a witch. The opening portion establishes a mixture of humor, character dynamics, and Gothic elements, hinting at deeper themes intertwined with folklore and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Translation of Вий.

Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-04-11