Franz Bieberkopf, a former cementer and loader, had just been released from a Berlin prison in Tegel, where he stayed for four years for killing his girlfriend. Franz stands on a busy street, amidst a noisy crowd and sparkling shop windows. This strong and broad-shouldered man, just over thirty years old, feels lonely and defenseless, … Read more
In Arabia lives a successful, hospitable, generous to the poor ruler of the tribe Amir. He is “glorious, like a caliph”, but he is like a “candle without light,” for he is devoid of offspring. Finally Allah heeded his prayers and bestowed upon him a beautiful son. The baby is entrusted to the wet nurse, … Read more
Tsar Matvey and the queen had no children. They bitterly worried about this. Once the queen went to the brook and wept bitterly. Suddenly, he crawled out and said that the princess would soon have a daughter. And it happened. The daughter was born a beauty, the tsar convened a feast in joys and invited … Read more
In ancient times in Persia, in the picturesque mountainous terrain, among the rocks and trees is the family of the rich villager Masud. Every summer evening, Mirza, the daughter of Masud, awaits with fear and trepidation the return from the hunting of Rustan. This is the nephew of Masud, who also at night looks for … Read more
MA Bulgakov apartment Zoykina May evening. Zoya Denisovna Pelts, a thirty-five-year-old widow, dressed in front of a mirror. To her on business comes the chairman of the house committee of Hallelujah. He warns Zoya that she was decided to tighten up – she has six rooms. After long conversations Zoya shows Allilue permission to open … Read more
The life of Lyova Odoevtsev, the descendant of the Odoyevtsev princes, proceeds without any particular upheavals. The thread of his life is flowing out of someone’s divine hands. He feels more like a surname than a descendant of his glorious ancestors. Grandfather Lyova was arrested and spent his life in camps and exile. In infancy, … Read more
The beast king Noble Lion arranges a reception on the occasion of the Ascension Day. All animals are invited. Only a scoundrel Fox dared not to appear at the royal feast. Wolf Isengrin gives a lion a complaint about Fox, his longtime enemy: the swindler raped the wife of the wolf Gryzent. Noble is satisfied … Read more
XVII century, the time of the reign of Louis XIII. In Gascony, in a dilapidated castle, Baron de Sigonyak drags on a miserable existence, the last descendant of a once noble and powerful race, a young man of about twenty-five, “who would easily be known as handsome if he did not at all give up … Read more
Marie Laurent, a young doctor, receives an offer to go to work in the laboratory of Professor Kern. The office in which Kern takes it, produces a very gloomy impression. But much more gloomy is the visit to the laboratory: where Marie sees a human head separated from the trunk. The head is fixed on … Read more
The story is made up of several novellas strung on a rod plot – the journey of a young vacuum welder Yura Borodin on Takhmasib from the Earth to Saturn in the company of the ship’s crew and inspector Yurkovsky. The famous captain of the spacecraft “Takhmasib” Bykov and the planetologist Yurkovsky leave for a … Read more
An increasing number of people believe that animals should not be exploited by people, and they must have certain rights. Although, there are also people who believe that a person has the right to use animals to meet their needs, for example, use them for food or for medical research. There are different opinions on … Read more
(1822 – 1899) Grigorovich Dmitry Vasilievich (1822 – 1899), prose writer, translator. Born March 19 (31 N. s.) In Simbirsk in the family of a poor landowner. Early left without a father, was brought up by his mother, a Frenchwoman by birth, who spoke only French, so she learned Russian from the courtyards. Education received … Read more
1. How does the nature of the Arctic seas vary from west to east? The nature of the Arctic seas is harsh and unfriendly, they are covered with ice for most of the year. From the west to the east the seas become colder. If the influence of the Atlantic is still felt in the … Read more
V. V. Ivanov Moscow novel You probably remember this year: the Church of Christ the Savior was broken. For the layman it was more terrible than the October coup. Then, before the beginning of the novel, the author conceived to write comments, but at that time he had a big boy named Vyacheslav… Excuse me, … Read more
F. A. Abramov. The house of Mikhail Pryaslin came from Moscow, he visited Tatiana’s sister there. As in communism I visited. The dacha is two-story, the apartment has five rooms, a car… Arrived – and he began to wait for guests from the city, the brothers Peter and Gregory. I showed them my new house: … Read more
V. V. Nabokov Gift The hero of the novel is Fedor Konstantinovich Godunov-Cherdyntsev, a Russian emigre, the son of a famous entomologist, the scion of an aristocratic family. He is poor in Berlin in the second half of the 1920s, earning private lessons and publishing nostalgic twelve books about childhood in Russia in Russian newspapers. … Read more
The action takes place in Italy in the 16th century, when Pope Clement VIII is sitting on the papal throne. Count Cenci, a wealthy Roman nobleman, head of a large family, was famous for his disingenuousness and heinous atrocities, which he does not even consider it necessary to hide. He is sure of his impunity, … Read more
Talented artist of the Soviet era, described the peasant life of the Ukrainian people, there is Izhakevich Ivan Sidorovich. His picture “Mom comes!” very emotional, warm, joyful. She shows us two children. One older girl holds an infant in her arms. They have joyful faces and eyes sparkling with love and happiness. Apparently, my mother … Read more
What family did without loss of a close relative? Who does not know how hard it is to bury a native person, knowing that you will not see him again, you will not touch him, will not you talk with him? A special grief of the mother, it can not be compared to anything, there … Read more
There is no sadder story in the world than the tale of Romeo and Juliet. V. Shakespeare The famous tragedy of W. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was first staged in 1595. Centuries have passed, but today, as in the days of Shakespeare, this “sad story” makes one tremble of heart, as this eternal theme continues … Read more
To describe an object, including an animal, or a plant from a scientific point of view. it is necessary to indicate all of its characteristics, which are definitely of interest to science, without expressing an attitude toward this subject, to show the form and content of the subject. And if it should be described from … Read more
Decades have passed since the time when there were terrible wars. Many millions of people died for their homeland and their beloved country. This terrible page in the history of mankind will never be forgotten. There is not a single family that does not lose its loved one in this nightmarish massacre. Nevertheless, mankind has … Read more
1878. Krakowskie suburb of Warsaw. The hosiery shop “Ya. Mintsel and son” is run by the clerk Ignacy Zhetsky – a lonely, grumpy, crystal-honest old man who has worked for forty years at the firm; he is an ardent Bonapartist, in 1848-1849. fought for the freedom of Hungary and is still loyal to the heroic … Read more
JH Updike Centaur Action takes place during several January days in 1947 in the town of Olinger, Pennsylvania The first chapter The novel begins with the words “Caldwell turned away, and at the same moment an ankle was pierced by an arrow.” The class laughs, and Caldwell-centaur, meanwhile, is not up to laughter, he feels … Read more
I remember my first school day – my first of September. This is one of the most expensive days of my life. Near the elegant and beautiful school plays music. Many colors. As if on a holiday station someone escorted. And among them – you. You go on a long journey, on a journey to … Read more
In the provincial town of S. lives the educated and talented, according to local residents, the Turkin family. The head of the family, Ivan Petrovich Turkin, “a full, handsome brunette with beacons, arranged amateur theatricals for a charitable purpose, played the old generals himself and at the same time he coughed very funny.” He knew … Read more
Ivan Ivanych and Burkin spend the night in Alekhin’s mansion, In the morning at breakfast Alekhin tells the guests the story of his love. He settled in Sofia after graduating from university. The estate had big debts, since Alekhine’s father spent a lot of money to educate his son. Alyokhin decided that he would not … Read more
What is a duel? This is a duel, during which opponents defend their honor or stand up for the honor of another person. Honor is the moral dignity of a person, valor, nobility of the soul and a clear conscience. The Russian nobleman obeyed the law and had no right to participate in a duel: … Read more
About the work Daniel Defoe’s novel “Robinson Crusoe” was first published in April 1719. The work gave rise to the development of the classic English novel, made the pseudo-documentary direction of artistic prose popular. The plot of “Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” is based on the real story of the boatswain Alexander Selkir, who lived on … Read more
The plot unfolds near the Lake Geneva in the Chillon Castle, which served as a prison. The story is conducted on behalf of the prisoner, the eldest of six brothers. Five of his close relatives have already died, two of whom could not stand the conclusion in the underground chamber, which was in the castle … Read more
Russian actress Yulia Kovalchuk is a famous singer, TV host of show programs, TV programs. Was part of the popular girlish group “Brilliant”. A creative personality who took part in various shows and projects. Continues to engage in vocal activities and works as a television presenter. She was born on November 12, 1982 in Volzhsky, … Read more
On a stifling summer day, I returned from hunting in a jolting cart. Suddenly my coachman was worried. Looking forward, I saw that the funeral train was crossing our path. It was a bad omen, and the coachman began to drive the horses to catch the road before the train. We did not pass a … Read more
(1941 – 1999) Chuyev Felix Ivanovich (1941-1999). Soviet poet, writer, publicist. Born in the town of Svobodny in the Amur region in the pilot’s family. In 1964 he graduated from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute. Published since 1956. Author of collections of poems (“Red Ases”, etc.), many of which are devoted to aviation. Member of … Read more
André Maurois. The vicissitudes of love The first part of the novel – Odile – is written on behalf of Philippe Marsen and is addressed to Isabel de Chaverni. Philip wants to truthfully and humbly tell her his whole life, for their friendship “has outgrown the time of flatter recognition alone.” Philip was born in … Read more
Music comes into our lives from childhood. True, our early musical impressions are most often limited to the simplest kinds of music – song, march and dance. But we get used to this music so quickly and so we really begin to love it, that we can not even imagine how you can live without … Read more
Mtskheta is the ancient capital of Georgia, founded there, “where, merging, rustling, / Embracing like two sisters, / Arahwa and Kury Strui.” Immediately, in Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral with the tombs of the last kings of independent Georgia, “handed over” their own people “to the one-faith Russia. Since then, and blessed by the grace of … Read more
Pure Monday. Vanya wakes up in his native Zamoskvoretsky house. The Great Lent begins, and everything is ready for him. The boy hears how his father scolds the elder steward, Vasil Vasilich: yesterday his people escorted Shrovetide, drunk, drove the people off the slides and “almost mutilated the public.” Vanya’s father, Sergey Ivanych, is well … Read more
Man by his economic activities greatly changed the nature of Eurasia, especially the zones of mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppes and steppes. Here, instead of natural vegetation, agricultural lands appeared, cities were built, villages were built. Many of the wild animals, having lost their habitat, are on the verge of extinction. Plants and animals that … Read more
ZAKHARIY PETROVICH PALIASHVILI 1871-1933 One of the most important stages of the musical history of Georgia is associated with the name of Paliashvili. His creative and social activities unfolded in the early 1900s, during the rise of national art. Paliashvili was the first classic of Georgian music. Based on folk traditions, using the achievements of … Read more
Participant of any, even the smallest and simple, campaign should have a number of necessary qualities, and also fulfill implicitly some mandatory requirements. What are the requirements and qualities? Those that will help enjoy your participation in the campaign, but do not remember it with shudder and pain! The participant of the campaign should, first … Read more
International documents give children and adults many rights, but people are not allowed to do much. Realizing their rights, a person can not act contrary to the interests of others or restrict their rights. Rights entail responsibilities. For example: – Every child has the right to education, but has the responsibility – to go to … Read more
Jack London is an American writer. Jack was born January 12, 1876 in San Francisco. A new surname in the biography of Jack London was obtained when the kid was not yet a year old – his mother married John London. The difficult financial position, as well as the foundations of the country, prompted Jack … Read more
William Shakespeare King Lear Location – Britain. The time of action is the 11th century. The powerful King Lear, feeling the approach of old age, decides to shift the burden of power on the shoulders of three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia, sharing their kingdom between them. The king wants to hear from his daughters … Read more
A person has many virtues: kindness, generosity, sympathy, the ability to compassion and love, and many others. And they are all based on man’s love for man. And there is still a spiritual quality, like charity. And it is also aimed at proving that the Latin winged expression “Man to man is a wolf” is … Read more
Laurence, a beautiful young woman, at first glance has everything you need for happiness: a loving husband, two daughters, an interesting job, wealth, parents, friends. But Lorana, not looking at all this well-being, does not feel happy. She notices emptiness, worthlessness of secular conversations about everything and about anything, sees all the falsity of the … Read more
The action takes place immediately after the establishment of the July Monarchy. Nineteen-year-old Opac Dumont, the son of a small provincial official, after receiving the title of bachelor, arrives in Paris. Parents deny themselves everything in order to provide the son with decent content and give him the opportunity to get into people. Opac goes … Read more
The incident that happened with Gregor Zamzoi is described, perhaps, in one phrase of the story. One morning, waking up after a restless sleep, the hero suddenly discovered that he had turned into a huge terrible insect… Actually, after this incredible transformation, nothing special is happening anymore. Behavior of actors is prosaic, everyday and extremely … Read more
Nature gives enough to satisfy natural needs. Seneca Nature has created everything around us, her strength knows no bounds. Not many people think about it, but we exist due to nature, because it was she who gave us everything for life. On the ground, we grew food, made trees from trees. Mother Nature has given … Read more
Sir Edward Burne-Jones – English artist, designer, was born in Birmingham. Bern-Jones enrolled in Exeter College, Oxford. There he met William Morris, who became his lifelong friend. Edward left college to study painting in London with Rossetti. Early works of Bern-Jones show the influence on the artist of the Rossetti style, which was later replaced … Read more
Sentimental story of a dog devoted to the owner, suddenly in trouble. Scottish Setter Bim, endowed with a white color, does not meet the standard of the breed, lives in an apartment with his owner, a single pensioner Ivan Ivanych. Ivan Ivanovich, a former journalist and now a philosophical hunter, loves his dog, and systematically … Read more