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100 1 _aBotev, Khristo,
_d1848-1876
245 1 0 _aShort Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-11-01
505 0 _aO, tempora! O, mores! -- The writers' and journalists' duties -- Political winter -- Ridiculous cry -- The people: Yesterday, today and tomorrow -- Petrushan.
508 _aProduced by Victor Kirilov Liubenov
520 _a"Short Stories" by Hristo Botev is a collection of poignant narratives likely written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of society, political criticism, and human nature. The stories are framed by Botev's reflections on the turmoil in Bulgaria at that time, addressing the struggles of the nation while critiquing various facets of societal behavior and governance. The opening of this collection features a powerful piece titled "O, tempora! O, mores!" which delves into the absurdities of social hierarchies and the contrasting perceptions of different animals in society. Botev employs a satirical tone to question why certain animals are revered while others are scorned, mirroring the arbitrary distinctions made in human society. As he critiques writers, journalists, and the elite, Botev highlights the hypocrisy within the literary world and underscores the importance of sincerity in a time rife with superficiality. Through his sharp observations and witty rhetoric, he sets the stage for the exploration of social themes and the call for a more genuine engagement with reality throughout the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, Bulgarian
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2894
999 _c44968
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