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100 1 _aMoukhanoff, Michael
245 1 0 _aNelka :
_bMrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-17
508 _aE-text prepared by John Young Le Bourgeois
520 _a"Nelka" by Michael Moukhanoff is a biographical sketch written in the early 21st century. It chronicles the life of Nelka de Smirnoff, born into a complex cultural heritage, as she navigates the emotional and ideological conflicts stemming from her Russian and American identities. The narrative is anchored in the personal letters and memories of those who knew her, painting a vivid picture of her aspirations, experiences, and the challenges she faced throughout her life. At the start of the memoir, we are introduced to Nelka's early life, her upbringing in a household steeped in both Russian nobility and American aristocracy, and the profound impact of her father's early death. As a child, Nelka exhibited an early interest in literature, art, and animals, which became central themes throughout her life. The narrative illustrates her internal struggles with dual national loyalties, her pursuit of knowledge, and her deep emotional connections to family, particularly after the loss of her mother. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding Nelka’s tumultuous journey through an era defined by war, personal loss, and societal change, highlighting her quest for identity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMoukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963
653 _aMoukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963 -- Correspondence
653 _aRussia (Federation) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22655
999 _c63772
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