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100 1 _aKorolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich,
_d1853-1921
245 1 0 _aBirds of Heaven, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-07
505 0 _aBirds of heaven -- Isn't it terrible? -- "Necessity" -- On the Volga -- The village of God.
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aKorolenko, Vladimir Galaktionovich, 1853-1921 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aManning, Clarence Augustus,
_d1893-1972
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60256
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