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Uniform Title: Groza. English
Title: The Storm
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Storm_(Ostrovsky)
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, S.R.Ellison and the DP Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Storm" by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky is a drama written in the mid-19th century, recognized as one of the significant works of Russian literature. The play portrays the intricacies of old-fashioned Russian patriarchal life through the experiences of its main characters, prominently featuring Katerina, a woman caught in the suffocating expectations of her marital and familial duties, alongside the oppressive personalities of her mother-in-law and her uncle. The opening of "The Storm" introduces readers to the town of Kalinov, where the characters engage in conversations that reveal the social dynamics and conflicts within their lives. Katerina's struggle with her oppressive marriage is foreshadowed through her interactions with other townsfolk and her reflections on her past, highlighting her internal battle for freedom and autonomy. Additionally, the bullying nature of characters like Saviol Prokofievitch Dikoy sets a tone of tension and sets the stage for Katerina's emotional turmoil as she yearns to escape societal constraints and explore her desires. This complex character web and thematic depth make the play a compelling exploration of Russian society during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nikolaevich, 1823-1886
Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
EBook No.: 7991
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 609
Language: English
Subject: Russian drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Groza. English
Title: The Storm
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Storm_(Ostrovsky)
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, S.R.Ellison and the DP Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Storm" by Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky is a drama written in the mid-19th century, recognized as one of the significant works of Russian literature. The play portrays the intricacies of old-fashioned Russian patriarchal life through the experiences of its main characters, prominently featuring Katerina, a woman caught in the suffocating expectations of her marital and familial duties, alongside the oppressive personalities of her mother-in-law and her uncle. The opening of "The Storm" introduces readers to the town of Kalinov, where the characters engage in conversations that reveal the social dynamics and conflicts within their lives. Katerina's struggle with her oppressive marriage is foreshadowed through her interactions with other townsfolk and her reflections on her past, highlighting her internal battle for freedom and autonomy. Additionally, the bullying nature of characters like Saviol Prokofievitch Dikoy sets a tone of tension and sets the stage for Katerina's emotional turmoil as she yearns to escape societal constraints and explore her desires. This complex character web and thematic depth make the play a compelling exploration of Russian society during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nikolaevich, 1823-1886
Translator: Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
EBook No.: 7991
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 609
Language: English
Subject: Russian drama -- Translations into English
Subject: Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.