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100 1 _aPilniak, Boris,
_d1894-1937
245 1 0 _aTales of the Wilderness
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-02-01
505 0 _aThe snow -- A year of their lives -- A thousand years -- Over the ravine -- Always on detachment -- The snow wind -- The forest manor -- The Bielokonsky estate -- Death -- The heirs -- The crossways.
508 _aProduced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Tales of the Wilderness" by Boris Pilniak is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century, reflecting the transformation of Russian literature after the death of Chekhov. The work captures a variety of themes centered around life, nature, and the introspection of its characters, particularly through the lens of broader societal changes in Russia. The stories offer insight into human emotions and relationships in a rural setting, interweaving elements of spirituality and the natural world. The opening of "Tales of the Wilderness" introduces the characters Polunin, a bearded man engaged in a game of chess with his guest Arkhipov, while other characters, like Alena and Vera Lvovna, navigate their daily lives amidst the backdrop of a snowy landscape. The dialogue presents an exploration of art, faith, and the mundane aspects of rural existence, as Polunin contemplates the works of great painters and the essence of asceticism. The narrative is steeped in atmospheric detail, depicting a winter night filled with tension as personal relationships evolve, particularly revolving around past loves and current commitments. Pilniak's prose sets a contemplative tone, hinting at deeper thematic explorations that unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPilniak, Boris, 1894-1937 -- Translations into English
653 _aSoviet Union -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7501
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