02463cam a22003493u 4500 60256 UtSlPG 20260610134405.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19015737 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 Birds of Heaven, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-09-07 Birds of heaven -- Isn't it terrible? -- "Necessity" -- On the Volga -- The village of God. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Birds of Heaven and Other Stories" by Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the intricacies of Russian life, capturing the beauty and challenges faced by its people while exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition. Through various characters, including a wandering preacher and a rejected stranger, the collection highlights experiences that evoke both compassion and introspection. At the start of "Birds of Heaven," the narrative unfolds around a monastery celebrating the return of an esteemed ikon. The joyous atmosphere is interrupted when a weary traveler named Brother Varsonofy is denied entry to the guesthouse, leading to his poignant rejection amidst the bustling festivities. As he leaves, he attempts to offer comfort to others, revealing a deeper exploration of faith and human connection. The opening portion introduces the contrast of external joy and internal sorrow, setting the tone for the reflective and poignant stories that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Korolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English Manning, Clarence Augustus, 1893-1972 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60256 101082 101082