Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia by graf Leo Tolstoy
"Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The primary story recounts the experiences of a Russian soldier named Shilin, who finds himself captured by Tatar forces during a conflict in the Caucasus region. The themes of war, captivity, and cultural encounters are likely explored throughout the work. At the start of the narrative, we meet Shilin, who receives a heartfeltletter from his mother urging him to return home and see her before she passes away. He embarks on a treacherous journey between military posts, ultimately falling into Tatar hands after being ambushed. The unfolding events illustrate not only the harrowing realities of war but also delve into Shilin’s struggles for survival in captivity, illustrating the challenges and the dynamics between captor and captive, as well as the stark contrasts in values between the cultures he interacts with. The opening sets a compelling tone for a tale that grapples with profound issues of identity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
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| Translator | Trast, V. K., 1878-1953 |
| Title | Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Vankina Kaukaasiassa -- Paljonko ihminen tarvitsee maata? -- Kynttilä -- Kipinästä suuri palo. |
| Credits | Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53470 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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