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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aSasha the serf, and other stories of Russian life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 2022-07-29
505 0 _aSasha the serf -- The coolest man in Russia -- Katinka, the peasant maid -- Three kopecks -- The devil in the mine -- A bear-hunt in Russia -- A story of Peter the Great.
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Sasha the Serf: And Other Stories of Russian Life" by Anonymous is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The tales focus on the lives of Russian serfs, particularly exploring themes of social injustice and personal ambition. The character of Sasha, a young serf, is introduced in the first story as someone who grapples with the realities of serfdom, while yearning for freedom and knowledge. The opening of the first story introduces Sasha and his grandfather, Gregor, as they work together in the forest. While carrying wood, Sasha begins to question why the forest belongs to the baron and not to his grandfather. This prompts a philosophical discussion about serfdom and ownership. Shortly after, they encounter a bear, an incident that serves as both a rite of passage for Sasha and a metaphor for facing one's fears. As they head home, the family dynamic is established, revealing Sasha's aspirations amidst the systemic challenges of their serfdom. This segment sets the stage for the unfolding themes of resilience and the quest for personal freedom throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Blackie & Son, 1882
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68643
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_d109447