Project Gutenberg 2015-04-11 Public domain in the USA. 92 Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich 1809 1852 Gogol, Nikolay Vasilyevich Гоголь, Николай Васильевич Gogol, Nikolaj Halonen, J. A. Taras Bulba: Kertomus kasakkavallan mahtavuuden ajoilta Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Taras Bulba: Kertomus kasakkavallan mahtavuuden ajoilta" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a novel written in the early 19th century. This story explores the life of the fierce and traditional Ukrainian Cossack leader, Taras Bulba, and his relationship with his two sons, Ostap and Andrei, as they prepare for life in the military and the challenges of their time. The novel delves into themes of honor, camaraderie, and the complexities of familial bonds amidst the backdrop of conflict and cultural identity. At the start of the novel, Taras Bulba warmly greets his sons upon their return from the Kiovan academy, engaging in a playful yet competitive spirit that quickly escalates into a mock fight, showcasing his robust, warrior-like nature. The scene shifts to Taras's determination to prepare his sons for a life of Cossack valor, dismissing their formal education in favor of traditional warrior training. Amidst their playful banter, the narrative emphasizes the tension between the boys and their mother, who fears for their safety as they are soon to be sent to the Sjetsh, the Cossack military settlement. This opening sets the stage for a tale rich in themes of identity, the lure of a warrior's life, and the impending conflict with enemies such as the Tatars, hinting at the journey and trials that await the family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Cossacks -- Fiction Ukraine -- Fiction PG Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: Russian Literature 286499 2025-09-19T12:52:44.204419 text/html 286310 286249 2024-10-20T10:13:48.274349 2023-09-21T06:56:20.630506 text/html text/html 214222 2025-09-19T12:52:51.405370 application/epub+zip 217056 2025-09-19T12:52:47.766367 application/epub+zip 180791 2025-09-19T12:52:46.530379 application/epub+zip 500575 2025-09-19T12:52:54.109425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481558 2025-09-19T12:52:50.591367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286024 2022-09-22T06:11:10.154714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263338 2025-09-19T12:52:43.590389 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 243502 2024-10-24T17:15:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18413 2025-09-19T12:52:54.242356 application/rdf+xml 25907 2025-09-19T12:52:47.022396 image/jpeg 4951 2025-09-19T12:52:46.773384 image/jpeg 218027 2025-09-19T12:52:44.229376 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia