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Title:
Nelka
Mrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch
Credits: E-text prepared by John Young Le Bourgeois
Summary: "Nelka" by Michael Moukhanoff is a biographical sketch written in the early 21st century. It chronicles the life of Nelka de Smirnoff, born into a complex cultural heritage, as she navigates the emotional and ideological conflicts stemming from her Russian and American identities. The narrative is anchored in the personal letters and memories of those who knew her, painting a vivid picture of her aspirations, experiences, and the challenges she faced throughout her life. At the start of the memoir, we are introduced to Nelka's early life, her upbringing in a household steeped in both Russian nobility and American aristocracy, and the profound impact of her father's early death. As a child, Nelka exhibited an early interest in literature, art, and animals, which became central themes throughout her life. The narrative illustrates her internal struggles with dual national loyalties, her pursuit of knowledge, and her deep emotional connections to family, particularly after the loss of her mother. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding Nelka’s tumultuous journey through an era defined by war, personal loss, and societal change, highlighting her quest for identity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Moukhanoff, Michael
EBook No.: 22655
Published: Sep 17, 2007
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Moukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963
Subject: Moukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963 -- Correspondence
Subject: Russia (Federation) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Nelka
Mrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch
Credits: E-text prepared by John Young Le Bourgeois
Summary: "Nelka" by Michael Moukhanoff is a biographical sketch written in the early 21st century. It chronicles the life of Nelka de Smirnoff, born into a complex cultural heritage, as she navigates the emotional and ideological conflicts stemming from her Russian and American identities. The narrative is anchored in the personal letters and memories of those who knew her, painting a vivid picture of her aspirations, experiences, and the challenges she faced throughout her life. At the start of the memoir, we are introduced to Nelka's early life, her upbringing in a household steeped in both Russian nobility and American aristocracy, and the profound impact of her father's early death. As a child, Nelka exhibited an early interest in literature, art, and animals, which became central themes throughout her life. The narrative illustrates her internal struggles with dual national loyalties, her pursuit of knowledge, and her deep emotional connections to family, particularly after the loss of her mother. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding Nelka’s tumultuous journey through an era defined by war, personal loss, and societal change, highlighting her quest for identity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Moukhanoff, Michael
EBook No.: 22655
Published: Sep 17, 2007
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Moukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963
Subject: Moukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963 -- Correspondence
Subject: Russia (Federation) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.