The events addressed by Senkevich in the novel The Crusaders were of great importance both for the history of Poland and for the Slavic and Baltic peoples neighboring it, which became the object of German feudal aggression. This is the decisive stage in the struggle against the Teutonic Order, when the famous Battle of Grunwald … Read more
On a winter night, when they were burying themselves from the Germans, Rybak and Sotnikov circled the fields and copses, having been given the task of procuring food for the partisans. The fisherman went easily and quickly, Sotnikov was behind, he should not have gone to the task at all – he was ill: he … Read more
Francis Coldheim in the attic of his house built the Aspen Factory – a device consisting of a dial and traps, where he launches a wasp, and from where it creeps, it depends on what death it will die. F. consults with the Factory, brings her victims – rats, gulls, dragonflies. F. is not registered, … Read more
Once upon a time there used to be an average adviser named Minamoto no Tadaeri, and he had many beautiful daughters whom he loved and cherished in luxurious rooms. And he had another daughter, unloved, her mother he once visited, but she died a long time. And his main wife had a cruel heart, she … Read more
The rich farmer lives in lush mansions, eats sweetly, drinks deliciously. His treasures are incalculable, he gives banquets and feasts every day. In a word, he should live and rejoice, but the trouble is – the farmer does not manage to get enough sleep. At night, he can not fall asleep either because of fear … Read more
Vasya, nicknamed Golovan, wakes up in the boys’ bedroom. After listening to the rain and observing the mysterious night figures, he approaches the candle in the basin, around which traditionally hosts night gatherings of 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Nanny initially forbade to meet in the middle of the night, but soon the parties came … Read more
Chapter 1-12 Having lent a large sum, a farmer from Kentucky, named Arthur Shelby, faces a prospect of losing everything he owns. Although he and his wife, Emily Shelby, have established cordial relations with their slaves, Arthur still decides to sell two of them to Mr. Haley, a rough slave, to raise money and pay … Read more
François Moriac Road to Nowhere We find the rich family of Revolu at the critical moment of their life. Madame Revolution, her sons Denis and Julien, her daughter Rosie learn the terrible news – their father, the owner of the largest notary office in the city – Oscar Revolution – is ruined. He kept a … Read more
Dr. Watson was pleased to find himself again on Baker Street, in an unofficial room on the second floor, this starting point for so many wonderful adventures. He looked at the tables and charts hanging on the walls, on an acid-fired shelf with chemicals, a violin in a case leaning against a wall in the … Read more
The Happy Prince The beautiful sculpture of the Happy Prince, studded with precious stones and covered in gold, stood on a column high above the city, causing universal admiration. Once in the autumn the Swallow flew over the city, he strove to warm places, left his beloved home-child-Trot, she did not like travel and only … Read more