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Title: The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories
Contents: The crushed flower -- A story which will never be finished -- On the day of the crucifixion -- The serpent's story -- Love, faith and hope -- The ocean -- Judas Iscariot and others -- "The man who found the truth."
Credits: Produced by Jarrod Newton, and David Widger
Summary: "The Crushed Flower and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The tales delve into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and existential themes, exploring both the innocence of childhood and the darker aspects of adult life. The narrative likely introduces characters navigating poignant experiences, with a focus on psychological depth and social commentary. The opening portion of "The Crushed Flower and Other Stories" introduces the character Yura, a six-year-old boy who perceives the world around him as vast and enchanting. He shares a complex relationship with his parents, feeling both safety and a heavy sense of concern for their hidden sadness. Yura is depicted as observant and thoughtful, contemplating his small place in the enormity of life while grappling with a secret understanding of his parents' unhappiness. This opening sets a reflective tone, foreshadowing the intricacies of human experience that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Translator: Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935
EBook No.: 5779
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories
Contents: The crushed flower -- A story which will never be finished -- On the day of the crucifixion -- The serpent's story -- Love, faith and hope -- The ocean -- Judas Iscariot and others -- "The man who found the truth."
Credits: Produced by Jarrod Newton, and David Widger
Summary: "The Crushed Flower and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The tales delve into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and existential themes, exploring both the innocence of childhood and the darker aspects of adult life. The narrative likely introduces characters navigating poignant experiences, with a focus on psychological depth and social commentary. The opening portion of "The Crushed Flower and Other Stories" introduces the character Yura, a six-year-old boy who perceives the world around him as vast and enchanting. He shares a complex relationship with his parents, feeling both safety and a heavy sense of concern for their hidden sadness. Yura is depicted as observant and thoughtful, contemplating his small place in the enormity of life while grappling with a secret understanding of his parents' unhappiness. This opening sets a reflective tone, foreshadowing the intricacies of human experience that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Translator: Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935
EBook No.: 5779
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.