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100 1 _aBorrow, George,
_d1803-1881
245 1 4 _aThe Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin; With Other Pieces
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-05-01
508 _aTranscribed by David Price
520 _a"The Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin; With Other Pieces by Borrow" is a collection of lyrical poetry and narrative pieces written in the early 19th century. This compilation includes Pushkin's famous poem "The Talisman," along with other works such as "The Mermaid," "Ancient Russian Song," "Ancient Ballad," and "The Renegade." The overarching theme revolves around the exploration of love, nature, and the often mystical or tragic elements of human experience. In "The Talisman," a youth receives a magical object from a sorceress that protects him from harm, symbolizing the power of true love. This piece sets the tone for the collection with its blend of romantic longing and fantasy. "The Mermaid" tells the poignant story of a hermit monk enchanted by a beautiful water spirit, eventually leading to his tragic fate as he succumbs to temptation. The other pieces in the collection similarly delve into themes of love and sacrifice, with colorful depictions of heroism and sorrow set against a rich backdrop of Russian folklore and legend. Together, these works showcase Pushkin's masterful use of language and his profound insights into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussian poetry -- Translations into English
653 _aPolish poetry -- Translations into English
700 1 _aMickiewicz, Adam,
_d1798-1855
700 1 _aPushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich,
_d1799-1837
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12458
999 _c53876
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