02341cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500600015526400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150800310043252013810046353400450184465300240188965300230191370000190193685600430195599900170199848679UtSlPG20260610134123.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPG1 aGogol, Nikolai Vasilevich,d1809-185210aTaras Bulba: Kertomus kasakkavallan mahtavuuden ajoilta 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-04-11  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Taras Bulba: Kertomus kasakkavallan mahtavuuden ajoilta" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a novel written in the early 19th century. This story explores the life of the fierce and traditional Ukrainian Cossack leader, Taras Bulba, and his relationship with his two sons, Ostap and Andrei, as they prepare for life in the military and the challenges of their time. The novel delves into themes of honor, camaraderie, and the complexities of familial bonds amidst the backdrop of conflict and cultural identity.  At the start of the novel, Taras Bulba warmly greets his sons upon their return from the Kiovan academy, engaging in a playful yet competitive spirit that quickly escalates into a mock fight, showcasing his robust, warrior-like nature. The scene shifts to Taras's determination to prepare his sons for a life of Cossack valor, dismissing their formal education in favor of traditional warrior training. Amidst their playful banter, the narrative emphasizes the tension between the boys and their mother, who fears for their safety as they are soon to be sent to the Sjetsh, the Cossack military settlement. This opening sets the stage for a tale rich in themes of identity, the lure of a warrior's life, and the impending conflict with enemies such as the Tatars, hinting at the journey and trials that await the family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCossacks -- Fiction  aUkraine -- Fiction1 aHalonen, J. A.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48679  c89518d89518