| Author |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Translator |
Maude, Aylmer, 1858-1938 |
| Translator |
Maude, Louise, 1855-1939 |
| Title |
The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cossacks_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Translation of Казаки
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| Credits |
Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852" by Leo Tolstoy is a novel written in the mid-19th century, focusing on themes of love, self-discovery, and the contrast between Russian society and the lives of the Cossacks. The story follows a young Russian aristocrat named Dmitri Olénin, who departs from Moscow for the Caucasus, seeking a new life filled with opportunity and adventure, thus leaving behind his previous life filled with discomfort and disillusionment. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Olénin's journey, beginning with a serene yet desolate scene in Moscow, which transitions quickly into the lively and rustic atmosphere of the Cossack villages. We are introduced to Olénin as he prepares to leave, reflecting on his relationships and the complexities of love, awareness of his youthful desires, and his yearning for something more meaningful. The narrative hints at his internal struggles and longing for freedom from societal confines, while contrasting his thoughts with the obliviousness of his friends who remain in Moscow. As Olénin travels through rural landscapes, the awakening of his senses and emotions indicates that he is at the brink of a transformative experience, both in understanding himself and in confronting the simpler yet profound lives of the Cossacks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russia -- History -- Nicholas I, 1825-1855 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Caucasus -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4761 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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