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Sämmtliche Werke 3: Abende auf dem Gutshof bei Dikanka; Phantastische Novellen
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852
- Language:
- German
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Die Abende auf dem Gutshof bei Dikanka" by Nikolai Gogol is a collection of fantastical novellas written in the early 19th century. This work captures the essence of rural life in Ukraine, presenting a vivid tapestry of folklore, lively events, and the supernatural, as narrated through the perspective of the character Rotfuchs Panjko, a beekeeper. The stories include colorful characters like Foma Grigorjewitsch, the local sexton, and various townsfolk, exploring themes of love, humor, and the mysterious spirit of the land. The opening of the collection sets the stage with an introduction by Rotfuchs Panjko, who reflects on the lively interaction and storytelling that characterize the evenings spent at his homestead. He explains the customs of village life-gatherings filled with laughter, music, and the sharing of supernatural tales that both enchant and spook the listeners. As he prepares to recount these stories, he establishes a sense of anticipation and curiosity, hinting at the memorable characters and humorous events that will define the tales to come. The narrative invites readers into the rich and fantastical world of Dikanka, promising a delightful exploration of its traditions and legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Der Jahrmarkt in Sorotschintzy
- Die Johannisnacht
- Mainacht oder die Ertrunkene
- Der verschwundene Brief
- Die Nacht vor dem Weihnachtsfest
- Schreckliche Rache
- Iwan Fjodorowitsch Schponjka und seine Tante
- Der verhexte Ort
- Biographische Skizze von B. Schenrock.
- Credits:
- Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evenings_on_a_Farm_Near_Dikanka Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abende_auf_dem_Weiler_bei_Dikanka
- Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2017-07-02
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