Fiction 2024, April
How many chapters are there in The Master and Margarita? Summary and reviews
The novel by Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was written at the beginning of the 20th century, only it was published only twenty-six years after the writer's death. For more than fifty years, the book has gained wide popularity and popularity. It is re-read, criticized, filmed, created musicals and theatrical performances. What is this novel?
Jay Asher, "13 Reasons Why": book reviews, main characters, summary, film adaptation
"13 Reasons Why" is a simple yet complex story of a girl who is confused about herself. A girl who has fallen into a whirlpool of events, twisting round after round and dragging her into the abyss. How did the world meet the work with a suicidal plot? What feedback from readers did the author of the book, Jay Asher, have to face? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article
"Chicken on poles" by M. Prishvin: summary and idea of the story
Children get acquainted with the work of M. M. Prishvin already in the primary grades. Short but very interesting stories are always filled with deep meaning. These words fully apply to the work "Chicken on poles". The article offers a summary of the story, as well as variations on how its main idea can be defined
Diana Setterfield's novel "The Thirteenth Tale": book reviews, summary, main characters, film adaptation
Diana Setterfield is a British writer whose debut novel was The Thirteenth Tale. Probably, readers are first of all familiar with the film adaptation of the same name. The book, written in the genre of mystical prose and detective story, attracted the attention of numerous lovers of literature around the world and took its rightful place among the best
Howard Phillips Lovecraft: Cthulhu, myths and the Ancients
Created by Phillips Lovecraft, Cthulhu is one of the most famous characters in science fiction and horror books. And although during the life of the writer his work remained in the shadows, almost a century has passed since the day of his death, and the plots, characters and atmosphere of the works still fascinate not only readers, but also other writers
"Tombs of Atuan" or Ursula Le Guin's fantasy world
The magician penetrates the Tombs of Atuan with the help of his power and meets the fifteen-year-old Priestess of the Silent - Aru. The priestess was supposed to kill the stranger, but did not do this, neglected her duties. The girl saw in the light of the false reflections of the flickering light of the wanderer's staff what she had long wanted to see. On his chest was the other half of a broken amulet ring that she knew could bring happiness to the world
Archibald Cronin's novel "Castle Brody": plot, main characters, reviews
Reading the novel "Castle Brody" by the English writer Archibald Cronin, you involuntarily feel the atmosphere of despondency and hopelessness, there is a feeling that you live the whole history of the family's life together with them. Psychological contradictions in the family and the tragic consequences of the selfishness and pride of the protagonist of the story squeeze the reader into the grip of a bleak world. The plot of the novel is tense and at the same time dynamic. Archibald Cronin has become a real discovery for many readers
Gregor Eisenhorn - a brave Inquisitor in the service of the Imperium
Readers of books in the Warhammer 40,000 universe are well acquainted with a character like Gregor Eisenhorn. A brave warrior, a sage and an exemplary citizen of the Imperium, as well as an inquisitor who fights heresy in any form, he has become one of the most interesting characters in the universe
The best works of Lovecraft
The name of Howard Lovecraft is synonymous with horror for many. Not surprisingly, he wrote really creepy works that could terrify any reader. From what works is it best to start acquaintance with his work?
Who created Frankenstein? Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus"
Who created Frankenstein? The author and translator Mary Shelley came up with the image and wrote this book, in many ways deep and philosophical, when she was only 19 years old. For a long time it was believed that the author was her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, or their friend, the famous poet Byron. Since the novel was published without the author's name
Trilogy "Depth", Lukyanenko S.: "Labyrinth of reflections", "False mirrors", "Transparent stained-glass windows"
Probably, every fan of the work of the Russian science fiction writer Sergei Lukyanenko is familiar with "Depth". Just a luxurious series of books will appeal to even the most picky lover of science fiction. Therefore, no one should pass by them, and especially fans of cyberpunk
Natalya Shcherba, Chasodei: book reviews, genre, books in order, summary
Reviews of the book "Chasodei" will interest all fans of domestic fantasy. This is a series of books authored by Ukrainian writer Natalia Shcherba. They are written in the genre of teenage fantasy. This is a chronicle of the exciting adventures of the young watchmaker Vasilisa Ogneva and her friends. Books were published from 2011 to 2015
Orhan Pamuk, the novel "White Fortress": summary, main characters, book reviews
Orhan Pamuk is a modern Turkish writer, widely known not only in Turkey, but also far beyond its borders. He is the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Received the award in 2006. His novel "White Fortress" has been translated into several languages and is widely recognized throughout the world
In the book "Valkyrie" Semenova showed herself
The article is devoted to the novel "The Valkyrie, or the One I'm Always Waiting for", written in 1988 by the writer Maria Semyonova. The novel instantly gained all-Union popularity and lost the championship only to the legendary Wolfhound, who came out from under the pen of Semenova in 1995
Sci-fi story by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky "It's hard to be a god": summary, main characters, film adaptations
The sci-fi story by brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky "It's Hard to Be a God" was written in 1963, and the following year it was published in the author's collection "A Far Rainbow". In the article we will give a summary of the work, list the main characters, talk about the film adaptation of the story
Treasures of the Valkyrie: Standing by the Sun: An Overview
"Treasures of the Valkyrie: standing by the Sun" is the first work in the book series of the famous Russian science fiction writer Sergei Alekseev. What is the book and the whole cycle? What does a well-known Russian publicist write about? The answers to these questions are in the article
Book "Ship Hill" - characters, plot, history
Many connoisseurs of children's literature devoted to animals are very fond of the book "Ship Hill". It tells about the difficult life of rabbits, struggling to survive in a rapidly changing world. An interesting plot and well-written characters made her famous both in England and around the world
10 books to read: list of the most read books
Russia is one of the most reading countries in the world. A rich literary history boldly offers readers a huge selection of books. In the age of cinema and computer technology, books still stand on the same level with the latest inventions. Books are everywhere: in movies, computer games, performances, productions, electronic media and electronic libraries. Today we will talk about the ten most famous novels that are worth getting acquainted with
"History of the village of Goryukhina", an unfinished story by Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin: history of creation, summary, main characters
The unfinished story "The History of the Village of Goryukhin" did not receive such wide popularity as many of Pushkin's other creations. However, the story about the Goryukhin people was noted by many critics as a work quite mature and important in the work of Alexander Sergeevich
Bloom and V altor in fanfiction: characters, characters
Bloom and V altor are the most popular characters for fan fiction in Winx. This couple is regularly described by young fans of the series in stories of varying degrees of frankness. Why was this couple so liked by the audience of the animated series "Winx"? Let's try to figure it out
"Dandelion Wine": a summary of the book by Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury's story "Dandelion Wine" is autobiographical. In the main character of this work, you can guess the author himself
"Pride and Prejudice" - the pearl of J. Austin's work
"Pride and Prejudice" is not just a novel, it is a work in which wit, serious thoughts and feelings are intertwined. This is one of the best works of Jane Austen, which has become the property of English literature
Arthur Conan Doyle: "The Hound of the Baskervilles". Summary
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" (in the English original - The Hound of the Baskervilles) - a story by Arthur Conan Doyle, describing the adventures of the most famous detective of all time and his assistant
What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy? Main differences
Today, many writers skillfully combine various genres of literature in their creations, reproducing new masterpieces. Recently, books devoted to fictional worlds have been especially popular among readers, so it became necessary to find a clear explanation of the difference between science fiction and fantasy. Although these two genres are similar to each other, there are still some very significant differences
What are tropes and why are they used in literary works
An integral part of any literary work are means of expression. They are able to make the text unique and individually author's. In literary criticism, such means are called tropes. You can learn more about what trails are by reading this article
It is worth figuring out what an essay is
The article gives the main characteristics of such a literary genre as an essay. The main features of what constitutes an essay as a literary work are indicated
How to write an essay? Genre features
There are many genres in literature, each of which meets certain requirements. How to write an essay correctly? Let's try to understand all the nuances
Summary of Shukshin's story "Microscope"
Shukshin's story "The Microscope" is studied in the sixth grade of high school as part of the literature program. As a rule, children are invited to read a few more works of the author along with this work. Subsequently, analyzing the stories, students need to find similar character traits of the main characters and their differences. This article will give a summary of Shukshin's "Microscope" and give the characteristics of the characters
M. A. Bulgakov, "Heart of a Dog": a summary of the chapters
In January 1925, Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov set to work on a new work. Already in March, the writer completed work on the manuscript "Heart of a Dog". Of course, it is worth reading the whole story, but what if there is no time or if you want to plunge into the wonderful world again? Read the summary of Bulgakov's Heart of a Dog
Best Fiction List: Books You Must Read
Each of us sometimes gets tired of the gray routine that surrounds us day by day. One of the best and most affordable ways to make your own world a little brighter is to read books that are included in the list of the best fiction. Below are some examples of good books
What historical facts can be found in epics? Epics and history
The facts of history in epics are the subject of research by many scientists. The epic is not just an invention of our ancestors, but valuable sources of information about events, people, way of life, life, etc
Russian detective stories - a new genre of modern literature
Detective is perhaps the most sought-after genre of popular literature and cinema around the world. Many books in this direction have become true bestsellers. Recently, we can talk about the formation of a separate layer of literature called "Russian detective stories"
"Oval portrait". Brief summary of the story of life and art
Poe endlessly corrected and rewrote his texts, so every word in his stories is at least the result of the third or fourth revision. Of course, if you read not in the original, you will lose a lot of pleasure from reading the story "The Oval Portrait". Its brief content shows that it is built according to the “story within a story” scheme, unusual for that time
Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" - a topic relevant for all ages
The Picture of Dorian Gray was written at the end of the 19th century, but it has not lost its relevance for our contemporaries. In the novel, fantasy is so harmoniously intertwined with reality that it is sometimes difficult to understand where one ends and another begins
Honore de Balzac: works and life of the great writer
An article about the life and works of Honore de Balzac, whose "Human Comedy", containing about a hundred novels (97 volumes), became a kind of reflection of the era
The epic novel "Quiet Flows the Don": a summary of the chapters
In the village of Veshenskaya, on the Don land, the Soviet writer Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov was born. "Quiet Don" he wrote about this region, the homeland of proud and freedom-loving workers
Chivalry romances are fantastic love stories
Knightly romances of the Middle Ages appeared in the 12th century: it was then that writers began to move from the heroic epic to a more understandable and interesting genre for most readers. This section of literature primarily included works written in one of the Romance languages, and not in Latin (hence the name “novel” sounds like)
"Desert Flower" - book and movie of the same name
"Desert Flower" is an autobiographical book. She was used to film the film of the same name about the hard life of a Somali girl who would later become a world-famous model
What to read from the science fiction of domestic and foreign writers?
Today, there are a huge number of genres of literature, and each of them finds its admirer. Living in the modern world is very difficult, so many people want to be transported at least for a while to other galaxies and fictional worlds, away from worries and gray life. In this regard, a new generation of readers is interested in what to read from science fiction in order not only to have a good time, but also to discover something new
N.G. Chernyshevsky, "What is to be done?": analysis of the novel
N.G. Chernyshevsky. "What to do?" as the first Russian utopia, a brief sketch of the life and work of the writer