Alois Jirasek, also referred to as Irasek (Czech Alois Jirasek, 1851-1930) is a Czech writer and public figure. He was born in Gronow. He worked as a school teacher. The author of a voluminous cycle of historical novels depicting the movement of the Hussites, the period of Austrian domination (“darkness”) and national revival; created a … Read more
Pekashinsky muzhik Stepan Andreyevitch Stavrov cut down the house on the slope of the mountain, in the cool twilight of a huge larch. Yes, not a house – a two-story house with a small side shelter in addition. There was a war. In Pekashino there were old people, children and women. Without a look in … Read more
William Shakespeare Storm The play takes place on a secluded island, where all the fictional characters are transferred from different countries. A ship in the sea. Storm. Thunder and lightning. The crew of the ship is trying to save him, but the notable passengers – Neapolitan King Alonzo, his brother Sebastian and son Ferdinand, Duke … Read more
BAL-MASKARAD Opera in four acts (six scenes) Libretto by A. Somma and F. Piave based on E. Skrib’s story Characters: Count Richard, Governor of Boston Renato, his secretary Amelia, wife of Renato Ulrika, the Witch Oscar, page of Count Silvano, sailor Tenor Baritone Soprano Mezzo soprano Soprano Bass Bass Bass Bass Tenor Tom Samuel } … Read more
Once a great magician and wizard Durandarte came to the city of Serendip. The king of this city, Deramo, received the guest with an unprecedented luxury and courtesy, for which the grateful wizard left him with a gift of two amazing magical secrets. No matter how powerful Durandarte was, according to the judgment of the … Read more
Herbert Wells Time Machine The heroes of the novel are mostly not named by their names. Among the listeners of the Traveler’s story are the Psychologist, A very young man, the Provincial Mayor, the Doctor and others. They are present at the return of the Traveler from the future, which appears in front of his … Read more
The literary critic Gamfrey van Weyden (a novel written on his face) is shipwrecked on his way to San Francisco. The drowning vessel is picked up by the ship Ghost, bound for Japan for hunting seals. In front of Gamfrey, the navigator dies: before the sailing he was very tight, he could not bring himself … Read more
The novel in prose, left unfinished and finished, according to legend, the son of Bana – Bhushana To King Shudrake comes a girl from the caste of untouchables and gives him a talking parrot. At the request of Shudraki, the parrot tells that, as a chick, he barely escaped the mountaineers-hunters and took refuge in … Read more
LN Andreev Bargamot and Garaska Ivan Akindinovich Bergamotov, nicknamed “Bargamot,” “tall, fat, strong, loud”, serves as a policeman on Pushkarnaya Street, knows the customs and habits of the “gunners” who live in his area. In the pre-Easter evening, Bargamot stands on the post. He is in a bad mood, as he can get home to … Read more
The story was published in 1911. At this time, flights on airplanes were still a wonder. The author about his flight (though, as a passenger) was questioned by several hundred people. Kuprin rose in the air in a hot air balloon. When in Odessa he saw flights on a plywood airplane “Farman”, he wanted to … Read more