02267cam a22003253u 4500 54185 UtSlPG 20260610134241.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 Varjenka Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of: Варенька Олесова. Release date is 2017-02-17 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Varjenka" by Maksim Gorky is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Ippolit Sergejevitsh Palkanov receiving an urgent telegram from his sister Jelisaveta, informing him of her husband's death and requesting his assistance on their estate. As Ippolit journeys back to the countryside, he is filled with a mix of trepidation and obligation, reflecting on his sister's troubled marriage and the emotional complexities of family ties. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ippolit as he arrives at his sister's home, where he finds her surprisingly composed despite her recent loss. Their interaction reveals the strain of their long-distance relationship and sets the stage for deeper discussions about life, personal despair, and societal roles. In this early encounter, Varjenka, a lively and attractive girl, makes her entrance, bringing a fresh dynamic to the narrative. As their conversations unfold during idyllic summer days, themes of love, duty, and personal freedom begin to emerge against the backdrop of the Russian countryside. This sets up a story that promises to explore not only personal relationships but also broader social issues, making the lives of the characters deeply resonant with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54185 95019 95019