Synopsis "Peasant Tales of Russia (1918) (in French)"
Peasant Tales of Russia is a collection of stories written by Vasilii Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko, first published in 1918. The book is a compilation of tales that depict the lives of Russian peasants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories capture the struggles and hardships faced by peasants, including poverty, oppression, and the harsh realities of rural life. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories that focus on everyday life in rural Russia, including tales of love, marriage, and family. The second part of the book delves deeper into the political and social issues of the time, exploring themes such as land reform, class conflict, and the revolutionary movement.Nemirovich-Danchenko's writing is characterized by his deep empathy for the plight of the Russian peasant, and his stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world, as well as the customs and traditions of rural life. The author's portrayal of the peasants is nuanced and complex, capturing both their resilience and their vulnerability.Overall, Peasant Tales of Russia is a powerful and moving collection of stories that offers a unique window into the lives of the Russian peasantry during a time of great social and political upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
