Summary “Forest” of Ostrovsky

In the estate of Raisa Pavlovna Gurmyzhskaya, “a very wealthy landowner,” Bulanov, “a young man who did not finish school in a gymnasium”, pestered Aksyusha’s pupil. Aksyusha leaves, and lackey Karp hints to Bulanov: do not he pay attention to the lady herself. At this time, Gurmyzhskaya herself appears and, along with her, “rich neighbors-landlords”: … Read more

O. Henry’s “Jimmy Valentine’s Address” in Brief Content

The famous safe burglar Jimmy Valentine, once again going to freedom, quietly taken for the old. There is a series of daring robberies, losses are significant, and the evidence is negligible. The case takes such a serious turn that the investigation is entrusted to the famous detective Ben Price, which allows the safe owners to … Read more

Summary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. magical flute

MAGICAL FLUTE Opera in two acts1 Libretto by E. Shikaneder Characters: Zarastro Tamino, prince The queen of the night Panina, her daughter Papageno, a bird Papagen, his sweetheart Monostat, Moor Two Priests Three ladies, fairies Queen of the night Three magic boys Two warriors in lats Speaker Bass Tenor Soprano Soprano Baritone Soprano Tenor Tenor … Read more

“Carmen” Merimee in brief summary

In the early autumn of 1830 an inquisitive scientist hires a guide in Cordoba and goes in search of ancient Munda, where the last victorious Spanish battle of Julius Caesar took place. The midday heat makes him seek refuge in a shady gorge. But the place by the stream is already occupied. A dexterous and … Read more

Summary “50 days before my suicide” Kramer

The work presents the history of the 16-year-old girl, it is said about the world around her. The main character of the story, Gloria McFinn, is an ordinary teenager. She, like everyone else, goes to school, spends a lot of time on the Internet, and draws well. However, at some point the girl realizes that … Read more

“Micromegas” Voltaire in brief summary

Heroes of the story “Micromegas” – the natives of the planets of Sirius and Saturn, Micromegas, a young man, the inhabitant of the star Sirius, by 450 years – on the threshold of adolescence – engaged in anatomical research and wrote a book. The mufti of his country, a loafer and an ignoramus, found suspicious, … Read more

Summary Nikolai Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov. The Tale of Tsar Saltan

TALE OF THE SALTAN SALTAN, ABOUT THE SON OF HIS FAT AND Mighty Bogatyr GVIDONE SALTANOVICHE AND THE BEAUTIFUL TREASURE OF THE SWANS Opera in four acts with a prologue Libretto by VI Belsky Characters: Tsar Saltan Queen of Milithris Weaver, middle sister Cook, elder sister Svia Baba Babarha Tsarevich Guidon Princess Swan-Bird Old grandfather … Read more

“Let’s get married” Updike in the summary

A secluded beach on the Connecticut coast near the fictional city of Greenwood. Jerry Conant and Sally Matthias meet there secretly. Each of them has their own families, children, but they are irresistibly attracted to each other. Again and again they start talking about finding the strength to break with the conventions and take the … Read more

“The Last Acts of Rama” Bhavabhuti in summary

The play in verse and prose, based on the contents of the last book “Ramayana” After freeing Sita from imprisonment in Lanka and killing her kidnapper of the demon king Ravana, Rama and his wife return to Ayodhya, where the days of their life are now serene and happy. On one of these days, Sita … Read more