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100 1 _aGogol, Nikolai Vasilevich,
_d1809-1852
245 1 0 _aTarass Boulba
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-19
508 _aProduced by Ebooks libres et gratuits at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com
520 _a"Tarass Boulba" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a historical novella written in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the lives and customs of the Zaporozhian Cossacks, centered around the titular character, Tarass Boulba, who is a fervent and traditional Cossack warrior. The plot explores themes of loyalty, family, and the adventurous, often brutal life of the Cossacks against the backdrop of their historical context. The opening of "Tarass Boulba" introduces us to the eponymous character as he greets his two sons, Ostap and Andry, upon their return from seminar studies. Instead of a warm reunion, it quickly devolves into a rough, playful fight, showcasing Boulba's gruff but affectionate nature. The narrative sets the tone for Boulba's rugged masculinity and his desire to mold his sons into fearless warriors. As he expresses discontent with the academic life they have led, he quickly resolves to send them to the Cossack camp, or "setch," where he believes they will gain the true essence of Cossack life. This sets the stage for the dynamics of family, tradition, and the impending adventures that await them in the Cossack warrior lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCossacks -- Fiction
653 _aUkraine -- Fiction
700 1 _aViardot, Louis,
_d1800-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13794
999 _c55182
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