Stefan Zeromski (Polish: Stefan Zeromski, October 14, 1864, Strazcin near Kielce – November 20, 1925, Warsaw) is a Polish writer, playwright, publicist. He was born in an impoverished gentry family. Father for his involvement in the insurrection of 1863 was deprived of property and rented a farm. Zheromsky studied at the gymnasium in Kielce, where, … Read more
The “Great Mirror”, as a Catholic monument in its origin, is characterized by the role assigned to it in the Mother of God, who acts here as a benefactress of the human race. In contrast to the Byzantine legends, the western legends in which the Virgin is featured often differ in the elegance of the … Read more
A translator from Greek, Mr. Melas, a well-known specialist in London, is often approached by Sherlock Holmes, who is often invited, at the most absurd time, to some foreigner who finds himself in a quandary. Therefore, he was not at all surprised when, a few days ago, late at night, a young man named Latimer … Read more
This book is aware of everything that passed before my eyes and worried my heart, I wrote in the silence and seclusion of my house… In the spring it’s dawn. Everything is whiter than the edge of the mountains, here they are lighted up a little. The clouds, touched by purple, spread thinly over the … Read more
PD Boborykin The Victim of the Evening Rainy November evening in 186 * in St. Petersburg Mary Mikhailovna – twenty-three-year-old rich widow of the Guards adjutant – begins to keep an intimate diary to understand the reasons for his constantly bad mood. It turns out that she never loved her husband, that she is bored … Read more
Henrik Ibsen Dollhouse Modern Ibsen Norway. A cozy and inexpensive furnished apartment of lawyer Torvald Helmer and his wife Nora. Christmas Eve. Nora enters the house from the street, she brings with her many boxes – these are gifts for the Christmas tree for children and Torvalda. The husband lovingly fusses around his wife and … Read more
Marianna, having withdrawn from the world, takes the pen on the advice of her friend. True, she is afraid that her mind is unsuitable for writing, and the syllable is not good enough, but believe me, she just flirts. The tragic event, which happened when Marianne was not more than two years, leaves an imprint … Read more
CARL MARIA WEBER 1786-1826 Weber is an outstanding German romantic composer. A versatile gifted personality – conductor, pianist, literary man, music and public figure, Weber was an active fighter for German national art. His creative heritage includes sonatas, concerts, program pieces for piano, chamber works, songs, but the leading role belongs to the opera. Weber’s … Read more
The Night Is Gentle 1925 Rosemary Hoyt, a young but already famous after the success in the film “Father’s daughter” Hollywood actress, together with her mother comes to the Cote d’Azur. Summer is not a season, only one of the numerous hotels is open. On a deserted beach, two companies of Americans: “white” and “black”, … Read more
Front-line correspondent of the newspaper “Pravda” Boris Polevoy knew the war firsthand. He, who started his career as a technologist of a textile factory, helped to enter into journalism Maxim Gorky. And I was not mistaken. The inquisitive look of the writer among numerous frontline scenarios considered the “Story of a real man.” The summary … Read more