Pierre Cornel Rodoguna The foreword to the author’s text is a fragment from the book of the Greek historian Appian of Alexandria (II century) “Syrian wars”. The events described in the play date from the middle of the second century. BC. E., when the kingdom of the Seleucids was attacked by the Parthians. The prehistory … Read more
Having felt the urgent need to relax from the hustle and bustle of London light and fashionable resorts, Mr. Lockwood decided to settle in the country wilderness for a while. He chose the place of his voluntary seclusion as an old landed house, the Skvortsa Manor, which stood amidst the hilly moorlands and swamps of … Read more
All the respected Ivan Vasilyevich unexpectedly changes the subject of the conversation: he is convinced that the environment does not affect the way people think, and the whole thing is the case. He tells the story of his youthful love for the beautiful Varenka B. Like the other young officers, Ivan Vasilievich spent his evenings … Read more
Antique antique watches from the collection of Rett Butler that stood in the hallway, struck half past seven. Scarlett did not even turn to their fight – despite the fact that she always told her husband how much he annoyed her… She was pacified and surprisingly calm – in such a state nothing could make … Read more
The action takes place in England in the second half of the XV century. during the Wars of the Roses. In the village of Tenstall, owned by Sir Daniel Brackley, a messenger appears who brings Sir Daniel’s order to the entire male population of the village to immediately march. The detachment should be led by … Read more
M. Yu. Lermontov The hero of our time 30 years of the last century. The conquest of the Caucasus, which knew much more “stormy days” under Alexei Petrovich Ermolov, is drawing to a close. “Foreign forces”, of course, are burdened by “the land of holy liberty,” and, of course, he is indignant, but not so … Read more
Characters: Mikhail Ivanov Kostylev, 54 years old, lodging housekeeper. Vasilisa Karpovna, his wife, 26 years old. Natasha, Vasilisa’s sister, 20 years old. Medvedev, their uncle, a policeman, 50 years old. Vaska Ash, a thief, 28 years old. Mite Andrew Mitrich, locksmith, 40 years old. Anna, his wife is 30 years old. Nastya, 24 years old. … Read more
TWENTY THOUSAND LIE UNDER WATER Roman (1870) Nemo, Captain (Prince Dakkar) – a researcher of the sea depths, the inventor and owner of the fantastic Nautilus submarine, which from time to time is shown on the surface of the seas, is perceived by everyone as a kind of supernatural and dangerous representative of cetaceans, becoming … Read more
Female characters often became the focus of Ivan Bunin’s creative search. Apparently, he was interested in exploring their mystery and incomprehensibility. In a story about light breathing, written in 1916, Bunin explores such qualities of the nature of the child girl as insecurity, ease and naivety. The history of her tragedy can convey a brief … Read more
Location – England and Scotland. The time of action is the 11th century. The tragedy begins with a conversation between the three witches, who are discussing when they come together again – decide to get together “as soon as the battle ends with the victory of the side of one.” In a military camp near … Read more