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100	1		_aKuprin, A. I. _q(Aleksandr Ivanovich), _d1870-1938
245	1	2	_aA Slav Soul, and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a"Of this work all but three tales were translated by my wife, and these three by myself."--Introduction by Stephen Graham
500			_aRelease date is 2018-04-23
505	0		_aA Slav soul -- The song and the dance -- Easter day -- The idiot -- The picture -- Hamlet -- Mechanical justice -- The last word -- The white poodle -- The elephant -- Dogs' happiness -- A clump of lilacs -- Anathema -- Tempting providence -- Cain.
508			_aMarc D’Hooghe
520			_a"A Slav Soul" by Alexander Kuprin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates a vivid portrayal of Russian life through various character sketches and narratives that explore the complexities of human nature and emotions. Among the notable characters introduced is Yasha, an enigmatic servant who reflects the idiosyncrasies of the Slav soul, embodying both pride and vulnerability in his interactions with those around him. The opening of "A Slav Soul" draws the reader into a nostalgic recollection of childhood memories, focusing on the protagonist's reflections concerning his family and their servant Yasha, an emotionally intricate figure. Yasha is depicted as a proud, melancholy man who serves as a pillar of support for the family's honor, despite his shortcomings, such as alcoholism and eccentricity. The narrative intricately weaves together Yasha's unique personality traits, relationships with animals like Matsko the horse and Bouton the dog, and his interactions with the protagonist's family, encapsulating the deep-seated emotions and cultural nuances that define his character, setting the stage for the poignant tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aKuprin, A. I. (Aleksandr Ivanovich), 1870-1938 -- Translations into English
700	1		_aGraham, Rosa Savary
700	1		_aGraham, Stephen, _d1884-1975
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57036
999			_c97867 _d97867